15 most valuable vehicles bought on Collecting Cars

The cars that made a million

The Collecting Cars online platform has been a great success since it was launched in 2019, auctioning an endless variety of supercars and much more.

Now Collecting Cars has released a list of the most expensive vehicles it has sold, including celebrity-owned cars.

Join us for a look at the top 15 costliest cars sold through the platform, where the price topped more than £1 million ($1.13 million).

Collecting Cars sells vehicles across the world, using different currencies. To help with our list we have used historic exchange rates to convert the sale prices where required.

15th. 2012 Koenigsegg Agera S

Our list starts with the outlandish Koenigsegg Agera S. First launched in 2012, it catered for markets that could not use the Swedish marque’s preferred E85 biofuel.

Being forced to use regular gasoline seemingly did little harm to the Agera S, however, which is capable of producing an astonishing 1,030 hp and 811 lb ft of torque. Combined with the aerodynamic upgrades applied to the Agera R, this model could reach 249 mph.

15th. 2012 Koenigsegg Agera S

Koenigsegg produced the Agera S between 2012 and 2014, although only five examples were completed during that time. It means the Agera S is seriously scarce, even in the rarefied world of hypercars.

This car was finished in green-tinted carbon bodywork, combined with neon green stripes and exposed carbon elements. Inside, black leather and more carbon trim are the order of the day.

Sold by Collecting Cars in September 2021, the Agera S achieved a substantial $1,376,815 winning bid.

14th. 2022 Ferrari 812 Competizione

How do you make a car called the ‘Superfast’ even more extreme? If you are Ferrari, by creating the 812 Competizione.

Limited to 999 examples, the Competizione saw 812’s 5.9-liter V-12 engine upgraded with titanium conrods, a new crankshaft and a redesigned intake manifold. The result was 830 hp and 510 lb ft of torque.

Combined with enhanced aerodynamics and a lightweight carbon rear panel, the Competizione shaved 84 lb from the weight of an 812 Superfast.

14th. 2022 Ferrari 812 Competizione

The official performance figures – accelerating from 0-62 mph in 2.9 seconds and reaching a top speed of 211 mph – were the same as the 812 Superfast. But where the Competizione really made a difference was how it handled on a track.

Sold in January 2023, the 812 Competizione featured on Collecting Cars had travelled just 312 km (198 miles) from new. Finished in Blu Tour de France with a Giallo yellow racing stripe, it sold for €1,310,000 ($1,388,866).

13th. Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing

Arguably the world’s first supercar, the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing was developed to be a road-going version of the W194 racer. North American importer Max Hoffman saw the potential for selling the model to enthusiasts, resulting in the iconic ‘Gullwing’.

With 215 hp, the 300 SL was able to reach 162 mph, and secured its place in history thanks to its gullwing doors.

13th. Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing

The car auctioned through Collecting Cars was originally made for the US market, and left the factory wearing the bold Fire Engine Red paintwork. On the inside, black leather upholstery is matched with a Nardi wooden steering wheel.

A comprehensive restoration was carried out in Switzerland at considerable cost, and saw the addition of an HK Engineering air conditioning system.

Located in the UK, the 300 SL Gullwing sold for £1,105,000 ($1,401,499) in June 2024.

12th. 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach Pack

Originally shown at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, the hybrid-powered Porsche 918 Spyder was designed to compete with the LaFerrari and McLaren P1. Despite high demand, Porsche capped production of the 918 Spyder at 918 examples.

A race-inspired 4.6-liter V-8 engine was combined with a pair of electric motors, generating a combined total of 887 hp and 944 lb ft of torque. This could see the 918 Spyder accelerate from 0-62 mph in 2.6 seconds and exceed 215 mph.

Running solely in electric mode, the 918 Spyder can cover 12 miles.

12th. 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach Pack

The first of two Porsche 918 Spyders on our list, this is the more ‘affordable’ example. Sold while it was located in Beverly Hills, California, this Liquid Metal Silver 918 achieved $1,405,000.

Being fitted with the Weissach Pack means magnesium alloy wheels, a carbon diffuser and a carbon windscreen frame. On the inside, Onyx Black leather was combined with Alcantara trim.

11th. 2019 Porsche 935

The original Porsche 935 was created in the 1970s for use at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, with the 935/78 version affectionately known as ‘Moby Dick’ due to its enormous rear spoiler.

In 2019, Porsche decided to pay tribute to the first 935, using the 992-generation 911 GT2 RS as a base. Bespoke bodywork was added, with a 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six producing 700 hp.

A single-seat interior resulted in an extreme, track-only machine.

11th. 2019 Porsche 935

The car sold by Collecting Cars represents one of the 77 examples made, and was specified with exposed carbon bodywork. On the inside, you’ll spot a single Recaro bucket seat, carbon steering wheel and retro-inspired wooden gear knob.

Owned by an enthusiast in the Netherlands, the Porsche had been kept in storage from new. With only 49 km (30 miles) recorded, it was in ‘like-new’ condition when sold for €1,356,777 ($1,467,200).

10th. 1989 Ferrari F40

The ultimate poster car of the late 1980s, the Ferrari F40 remains one of the most collectable vehicles from the famed Italian marque.

As a successor to the Ferrari 288 GTO, the F40 placed a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V-8 engine in the midst of a lightweight chassis. This sent 478 hp to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox.

Capable of 201 mph, the F40 was Ferrari’s most powerful supercar ever when launched.

10th. 1989 Ferrari F40

Although all of the 1,315 Ferrari F40s made left the Maranello factory in Rosso Corsa red, this example was later resprayed in black.

Other modifications include a set of 18-inch Speedline alloy wheels, upgraded Brembo brakes, adjustable suspension and a titanium exhaust system.

Although clearly anything but original, the Thailand-based F40 achieved a sale price of $1,502,000 in June 2024.

9th. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT

The Porsche Carrera GT is one of the most popular supercars sold through the Collecting Cars platform, with many examples listed since 2019. This even included one owned by ex-Formula One driver, Jenson Button.

Noted as being the ‘last analogue supercar’, Porsche made 1,270 examples of the Carrera GT between 2003 and 2007. All made use of a naturally aspirated 5.7-liter V-10 engine that was originally intended for a life in motorsport.

Generating 612 hp and 435 lb ft of torque, the Carrera GT could reach 205 mph. A six-speed manual transmission, complete with a wooden gear knob, ensured maximum driver involvement.

9th. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT

Selling for even more than Jenson Button’s old Porsche Carrera GT, this example was located in Ontario, Canada. With three owners from new, it had only 2,765 miles recorded on its odometer.

Painted in trademark GT Silver, the Porsche comes with an interesting Ascot Brown leather interior, complete with a matching luggage set.

Recent maintenance work will have helped the Carrera GT sell for $1,505,000 in June 2022.

8th. 2015 McLaren P1

Rarer than either the Porsche 918 Spyder or Ferrari LaFerrari, it should come as no surprise that the McLaren P1 has found success with Collecting Cars.

McLaren built just 375 street-legal examples of the P1, the spiritual successor to the legendary McLaren F1. Powered by a 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 with hybrid electric assistance, the P1 produces a combined output of 916 hp and 664 lb ft of torque.

That’s sufficient to allow a 0-62 mph time of 2.8 seconds, plus a 217 mph top speed. Running in electric mode only, the P1 can cover up to 19 miles.

8th. 2015 McLaren P1

This example was ordered for the North American market, but collected by its first owner from the McLaren factory. Since then the P1 has seen very little use, with only 433 miles covered.

Elite Fire Black paint, red badging, and plenty of gloss black exposed carbon trim were all chosen by its owner. The cabin features black carbon racing seats, with red stitching used to provide some contrast.

Sold via a Collecting Cars auction for $1,600,888, this P1 set a new world record price in November 2021.

7th. 2023 RUF CTR Anniversary

RUF has been using Porsche chassis to build its own bespoke sports cars since the 1970s, but its most famous creation was the CTR, launched in 1987. Nicknamed the ‘Yellowbird’, a video of the original CTR lapping the Nürburgring propelled the German company to global fame.

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the first CTR, RUF announced this commemorative model in 2017. It featured the company’s first use of a special carbon monocoque chassis, but with styling that emulates the 964-generation Porsche 911.

RUF-designed suspension includes the use of pushrod dampers mounted inboard. There is also a 700 hp twin-turbocharged flat-six engine for good measure.

7th. 2023 RUF CTR Anniversary

RUF planned to build 50 examples of the CTR Anniversary, with this believed to be the only car finished in aubergine paint. There is even more purple inside, with aubergine Alcantara covering the dashboard, Recaro seats, steering wheel and the gear lever for the seven-speed manual transmission.

Located in Hong Kong, the CTR Anniversary sold for $1,701,911 when auctioned in November 2023.

6th. 2012 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Wei Long

Bugatti became known for offering special editions of its Veyron hypercar, seemingly finding any reason to celebrate or commemorate an occasion. Revealed at the 2012 Beijing Motor Show, the Wei Long was a one-off model designed for the Chinese Year of the Dragon.

Dragon heads were carved into porcelain for the oil and fuel filler caps, with more porcelain trim used throughout the interior. Porcelain White paintwork was chosen to contrast with an Italian Red leather-trimmed interior. The alloy wheels also gained red highlights. 

The 1,001 hp 8.0-liter W16 engine was left untouched, but a top speed of 253 mph should have been sufficient for the lucky buyer.

6th. 2012 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Wei Long

Initially supplied to Switzerland, the Veyron later moved to the United Kingdom, and then to Monaco. The auction on Collecting Cars represented the first time the Wei Long model had been publicly offered for sale since 2012.

Attracting some 182 bids, the winning price when the virtual hammer fell was €1,610,000 ($1,733,650).

5th. 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder

Proving just how prevalent Porsches are on Collecting Cars, this is the second 918 Spyder to make the top 15, and one of three in the top 20.

Registered in 2015, it’s one of the last cars made before production ended in June of that year. It was logged as number 863 from a total build run of 918 cars.

5th. 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder

A European-market car, this 918 Spyder was located in Germany when auctioned by Collecting Cars. Finished in the desirable Liquid Metal Silver, it came with a black leather interior that featured yellow piping for contrast.

As with many cars on this list, use has been minimal. When auctioned in August 2024, the Porsche had just 602 km (374 miles) recorded on its odometer.

This surely helped it achieve a winning bid of €1,650,000 ($1,787,775).

4th. 2022 Lamborghini Essenza SCV12

Launched in 2020, the Essenza SCV12 was Lamborghini’s most powerful production car thus far. Intended as a track-only supercar, similar to the Ferrari FXX, just 40 examples were made.

Powering the Essenza SCV12 is an upgraded version of Lamborghini’s famous 6.5-liter V-12 engine, inhaling through a ram-air intake on the roof. The result is 830 hp, sent to the wheels through a six-speed sequential transmission.

An aggressive aero kit further demonstrates the circuit-use intent. It can generate 2,600 lb of downforce at 155 mph.

4th. 2022 Lamborghini Essenza SCV12

Built by Lamborghini’s Squadra Corse racing division, the Essenza SCV12 is eligible to enter exclusive track day events across the globe.

This includes the option to have Lamborghini store the car and then transport it to race circuits for the owner, along with professional driver coaching.

Auctioned in February 2024, the winning bidder for the Essenza SCV12 paid $1,825,000.

3rd. 1991 Ferrari F40

All three top spots on our list are occupied by Ferrari’s greatest supercar hits, beginning with another example of the F40. As a car taken from later in the production run, it comes with the optional adjustable suspension and catalytic converters.

Unlike the earlier modified version, this has been kept as close as possible to how Ferrari intended. Only minimal modifications have been made, all intended to improve overall usability.

These include a new rear Plexiglass engine cover, based on an original design by Nick Mason. Using a three-section louvre is said to aid visibility through the rear-view mirror.

3rd. 1991 Ferrari F40

An upgraded exhaust system has also been fitted at some point in the F40’s life, helping the 2.9-liter V-8 to exhale more easily. However, the Rosso Corsa paintwork remains as the factory intended, with the seats also reupholstered in red Alcantara.

With a recent engine rebuild by Ferrari’s Classiche department, along with new fuel tanks fitted, this F40 was ready for its new owner.

Bidding saw a final sale price of £1,701,000 ($2,075,000) for this UK-based car.

2nd. 2004 Ferrari Enzo

Claiming second place on this list is a Ferrari Enzo, which still manages to look extreme some two decades after being revealed.

Inspired by Ferrari’s sustained period of Formula One success in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Ken Okuyama’s styling was truly show-stopping

Beneath the carbon panels is a mid-mounted 6.0-liter V-12 engine, generating 660 hp and 485 lb ft of torque. Connected to a F1-style automated manual transmission, the Enzo was capable of reaching more than 220 mph.

2nd. 2004 Ferrari Enzo

Ferrari made a total of 498 examples of the Enzo, and this is one of 31 cars supplied new to the UK market.

Although Ferrari allowed the Enzo to be painted in various hues, this one wears the iconic shade of Rosso Corsa. Inside, the cabin is finished in black leather, including the steering wheel that features LED shift lights.

Awarded Classiche status by Ferrari in 2013, the Enzo has covered 5,230 miles from new. A winning bid of £2,510,500 ($2,880,000) was sufficient to secure this special supercar.

1st. 1997 Ferrari F50

Topping the list is perhaps Ferrari’s most forgotten flagship, at least when compared with cars like the F40 and Enzo. Despite engineering that drew direct inspiration from Ferrari’s Formula One team, the F50 remains an underrated masterpiece.

Clearly, the users of Collecting Cars know its value, though, making this the most expensive vehicle sold through the online platform to date.

1st. 1997 Ferrari F50

When creating the F50, Ferrari used the 4.7-liter V-12 engine and six-speed manual gearbox as stressed members, connecting them directly to the carbon monocoque. This made for an extreme driving experience, with Bilstein suspension and Brembo brakes also fitted.

Producing 519 hp and 347 lb ft of torque, the F50 could accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds. A top speed of 202 mph saw it top its F40 predecessor, too.

1st. 1997 Ferrari F50

Ferrari produced just 349 examples of the F50 between 1995 and 1997. This rarity alone helps explain the huge price paid for the car.

Having the legendary British singer-songwriter Rod Stewart as its first owner will doubtless have pushed the final sale price even higher. A noted supercar enthusiast, Stewart has owned several Ferraris during his long music career.

Auctioned in November 2023, the F50 achieved an astonishing price of £2,940,500 ($3,593,000), making it the most expensive car sold by Collecting Cars to date.