A Bite of History: 10 of the Rarest Cars in History

A Bite of History: By Mike Thies

10 of the Rarest Cars in History

 

Here is a list of 10 of the rarest cars in history, known for their limited production runs and high value:

  1. 1927 Bugatti Royale:Only six were ever built, making it incredibly rare. 
  2. Ferrari 250 GTO:With only 36 produced between 1962 and 1964, this car is highly sought after. 
  3. Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe:A prototype that sold for a record $142.5 million, making it the most expensive car ever sold at auction. 
  4. Aston Martin DBR1:Only five were produced, and none were ever sold to the public. 
  5. Porsche 917:Known for its Le Mans racing history, with limited production numbers and iconic designs. 
  6. Lamborghini Sesto Elemento:A lightweight, high-performance car with only 20 produced. 
  7. Porsche 911 GT1 Straßenversion:A road-going version of the GT1 racing car, with only 21 produced. 
  8. Ferrari J50:A special edition car celebrating the 50th anniversary of Ferrari's North American operations, with only 10 produced. 
  9. Bugatti Centodieci:A modern interpretation of the classic Bugatti, with only 10 produced. 
  10. Lamborghini Veneno:A super-rare, high-performance car with only 5 coupes produced. 

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