Outrageously Expensive Cars That Will Make Your Jaw Drop

1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider – $16,830,000

Auction house Gooding & Company sold this 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider for $16,830,000 in 2015. This particular 250 GT SWB arrived on the West Coast as one of the 37 250s built with covered headlights, and with a rare and desirable hardtop to suit.

1964 Ferrari 250 LM – $17,600,000

In 2015 the 1964 Ferrari 250 LM took the honors as the most expensive car to grace Monterey, with one buyer forking out $17,600,000 on this stunning Ferrari. The 320bhp V12 car is number 23 of the 32 that were built, and thanks to its success in Sportscar racing circles is considered as perhaps the finest

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.