Top 10 Most Expensive Classic Cars Sold at Kissimmee 2024

Not surprisingly, nine of these vehicles were Ferraris. What's more, no fewer than six of the top ten priciest classics sold here have "prancing horse" badges. Check them out below from least to most expensive.

1970 Plymouth HEMI 'Cuda Convertible - $2.14 million

The only fully-fledged muscle car on this Top 10 list, the 1970 Plymouth HEMI 'Cuda is also a rare gem. Plymouth sold 666 HEMI-equipped Barracudas in 1970, but only 14 left the factory with a soft-top.

This convertible also features a three-speed automatic transmission, which makes it one of only nine equipped with this drivetrain combo. Restored and documented with two broadcast sheets, the Mopar broke the $2 million mark.

It's not quite as expensive as the 1971 version, but it's currently the priciest 1970 HEMI 'Cuda, regardless of body style.

1967/1969 Chevrolet Corvette L88 - $2.58 million

This entry is actually a pair, and it's safe to say these rigs wouldn't have made it on the list sold on their own. But they were offered as one lot, and it's only fair to include them like this. Especially since it's not just any pair of classic Chevrolet Corvettes.

This bundle includes the first and the last production Corvette L88s, making it a one-time opportunity. They're also different generations because the L88 was introduced in 1967, during the C2's final year on the market, and remained in production until 1969.

Both cars are also very rare. Chevy sold only 20 L88s in 1967 and delivered just 116 units in 1969. The 1967 version is also the only L88 Convertible known to have been finished in Tuxedo Black.

1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 S.E.F.A.C. - $2.8 million

The first Ferrari on our list isn't as expensive as other 275 GTBs, but it's pretty special nonetheless. It's the first of only six GTB/4s painted black, and its ownership history is documented since new.

This car also has a bit of racing history, having participated in hillclimb events in 1967 and 1968. The V12-powered sports car was also included in the Ferrari 1968-1970 Yearbook.

Restored in its original Nero over Pella Orange, this Pracing Horse rolled off the stage at $2.8 million with a "big goes on" status. This means the vehicle didn't sell on-site, but Mecum will continue to work with potential buyers for at least 21 days.

1958 Ferrari 250 GT Alloy Berlinetta - $2.8 million

Onto a Ferrari that actually found a new home while on the stage, this 250 GT started its life as a race car. Delivered new to Eduardo Lualdi-Gabardi, it was raced at least 13 times and won the Coppa Sant'Ambroeus at Monza in 1958.

It also scored class wins at Coppa della Consuma and the Varese-Campo di Fiori hillclimb before being involved in a road accident in 1961. The car was restored in 1987 and competed at Tour de France and Mille Miglia in the 1990s.

Restored once again by Ferrari Classiche in 2012, it features a replacement 3.0-liter V12 engine and the original four-speed manual transmission.

1992 Ferrari F40 - $3.4 million

The F40 is relatively new compared to the 250 GT, but this 1992 version is already 32 years old as of 2024, which makes it a classic. We already know F40s are prized collectibles, so it's no surprise this rig changed hands for $3.4 million.

One of only 22 units produced for the US market in 1992, this F40 is also a low-mileage example, with the odo showing only 8,688 miles (13,982 km) as of this writing.

A three-owner car before the sale, this F40 is an award-winning classic and was displayed at the Ferrari North America booth at the 2021 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

1965 Shelby 427 Competition Cobra - $4.18 million

Have you had enough Ferraris for today? Well, let's take a break to look at this fabulous Shelby Cobra 427. One of only 23 original Competition models, it retains its original aluminum body and chassis despite having been raced extensively in its early years.

Restored by Legendary Motorcar Company to original specifications, it crossed the auction block for nearly $4.2 million, including the buyer's premium.

The sticker makes it the second-most expensive Cobra 427 ever auctioned and the third-most expensive Cobra of any kind.

1966 Ford GT40 MkI Road Car - $6.93 million

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The fourth American classic on this list is a road-legal version of the GT40 that defeated Ferrari at Le Mans in 1966. Granted, it's not a MkII, but the MkI variant comes close in terms of design.

One of only 31 street-legal GT40s put together by Ford Advanced Vehicles in 1966, this MkI is a wonderfully restored gem that hasn't been on public display since the 1990s.

Still highly original and showing only 13,442 miles (21,633 km) on the odometer, this GT40 is one of the most expensive American classics ever auctioned at nearly $7 million.

1963 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder - $17.8 million

And we're back into Ferrari territory for our third-most expensive entry with this 250 GT SWB of the California Spyder variety.

Sold for a whopping $17.8 million, this red drop-top is the last SWB California Spyder ever built and one of only 55 produced.

It was initially imported to the US by Luigi Chinetti in New York and then shipped to a dealership in San Francisco. It still has the original 3.0-liter Colombo V12 under the hood.

1964 Ferrari 275 GTB/LM Competizione Speciale - $23 million

The California Spyder above may be scarce, but it's nowhere near as rare as this 275 GTB/LM Competizione Speciale. That's because the Ferrari you're looking at is one of only three built.

Developed specifically for racing, it was completed in November 1964 and assigned to S.E.F.A.C. for testing. Ferrari reportedly used this car for five months for factory development and FIA homologation. This specific example was never raced.

Its sister version, chassis no. 06885, placed third overall at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1965. This Ferrari rolled off the stage with a "big goes on" status at $23 million.

1967 Ferrari 275 GTS/4 NART Spyder - $23.5 million

Also driven off the stage before a conclusion, this Ferrari got a high bid of $23.5 million. But that's not surprising, given this silver drop-top is one of 10 and the final NART Spyder imported to the US by Luigi Chinetti.

The most expensive Ferrari at the time, this 275 GTS/4 retains its original body panels and 3.3-liter V12 engine and looks the part following a comprehensive restoration.

It's also proof that a Ferrari doesn't have to be red to stand out and command massive stickers at public auctions.