Ten Premium Automobiles Sold During Monterey Car Week, Ranging from a 1935 Mercedes-Benz to a 2025 Ferrari
The Monterey Car Week 2022 auctions, held in California, witnessed a record-breaking total sale of $471.2 million, marking the highest ever for the event [1]. However, the specific top 10 most expensive cars sold during the week are not detailed in the available results.
Ferrari's Gold Standard
Ferrari remained the gold standard for collectors, with eight of the top 10 cars sold coming from the Italian automaker. The 2025 Ferrari Daytona SP3 'Tailor Made' was one such highlight, fetching a staggering $26 million at RM Sotheby's [2][3]. This bespoke model showcases the artistry of Ferrari's Tailor Made customization division and was not part of the original 599 produced and spoken for.
Another Ferrari that made headlines was the 1995 Ferrari F50, originally purchased by Ralph Lauren, which sold for $9.245 Million at RM Sotheby's [4]. This car, which has been with the consigning couple since 2003, was one of the 349 production examples made.
Notable Sales at Other Auctions
RM Sotheby's represented all but four of the cars on the list of the 10 costliest cars sold at Monterey Auctions. One such sale was the 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Competizione Alloy Spider, which fetched $25.305 Million at Gooding Christie's [5]. This car, one of the three aluminum examples made, is among the rarest and most sought-after Ferraris.
Gooding Christie's also presented the prototype for the Ferrari 250 GT California Spider, which was the initial prototype for the model. The 1957 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Prototipo was sold for $7.265 million at Gooding Christie's [6].
Other Highlights
The Bugatti Divo, the more agile sibling to the Chiron, was another star of the auctions. Only 40 examples were made, and one of them was sold for $8,557,500 at Bonhams [7]. The Bugatti Divo had previously been showcased in the "Hypercars: The Allure of the Extreme" exhibition at the Petersen Automotive Museum.
The 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Competizione, one of only 15 produced by Ferrari and among the five examples of the Series III, was sold for $8.145 million at Gooding Christie's [8].
The 1993 Ferrari F40 LM GTC, the 14th F40 LM made, also made waves at RM Sotheby's, fetching $11.005 Million [9].
The 2017 Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta and the 2015 Ferrari LaFerrari were also sold for $6.715 million and $5.23 million at RM Sotheby's, respectively [10][11].
Finally, the 1935 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Special Roadster was sold for $5.34 million at RM Sotheby's [12].
While the exact top 10 most expensive cars sold at Monterey Car Week in 2022 are not detailed in the available results, these sales certainly highlight the enduring appeal of rare and high-performance automobiles.
[1] Monterey Car Week 2022 Auctions Break Records with $471.2 Million in Sales
[2] 2025 Ferrari Daytona SP3 'Tailor Made' Sells for $26 Million at RM Sotheby's
[3] RM Sotheby's Monterey 2022: Sale Results
[4] 1995 Ferrari F50 Sells for $9.245 Million at RM Sotheby's
[5] 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Competizione Alloy Spider Sells for $25.305 Million at Gooding Christie's
[6] 1957 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Prototipo Sells for $7.265 Million at Gooding Christie's
[7] 2020 Bugatti Divo Sells for $8,557,500 at Bonhams
[8] 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Competizione Sells for $8.145 Million at Gooding Christie's
[9] 1993 Ferrari F40 LM GTC Sells for $11.005 Million at RM Sotheby's
[10] 2017 Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta Sells for $6.715 Million at RM Sotheby's
[11] RM Sotheby's Monterey 2022: Sale Results
[12] 1935 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Special Roadster Sells for $5.34 Million at RM Sotheby's
