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The design's initial price tag of US$20,000 ($470,746 in 2023 dollars [1]) during the height of the Great Depression infamously gave it its nickname of Twenty Grand. [2] It is widely considered to be the most famous Duesenberg ever built and the pioneer of the ultra-luxury car design, making it one of the most valuable cars in the world at $50 ...
An additional 100 orders were filled in 1930. Thus, the Model J fell short of the original goal to sell 500 cars a year. [9] Most engine and chassis were made in 1929 and 1930, but due to the Depression, high price, etc., ended up sold and bodied throughout subsequent years. Thus the year for a given Model J usually refers to the latter.
This is a list of the most expensive cars sold in public auto auctions through the traditional bidding process.. On May 5, 2022, in a secret auction at the brand's museum in Germany, Mercedes-Benz sold one of just two 1955 300 SLR Uhlenhaut coupes from its extensive collection of historical automobiles—which dates back to the earliest days of the car in the late 19th century.
1954 Oldsmobile F-88. Estimated value or price: $3.24 million Let's just say that this is not your father's Oldsmobile -- unless he's a serious collector. Those looking for rare cars for sale ...
The SSJ reportedly produced 400 hp (298 kW) and could go 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) in less than 8 seconds. Cooper's SSJ sold for $22 million in 2018, making it the most expensive American car ever sold at auction at the time. [33] About 378 of 481 Model Js of all types still existed as of 2002. [34]
6. 1937 Bugatti Type 57SC Atalante. Gooding & Company. Estimate: $9,000,000 – $11,000,000. You know our list is elevated when a Bugatti Type 57SC Atalante —one of the most beautiful and ...
The Ambassador model lost its position as Nash's most expensive car in 1929 with the introduction of seven-passenger sedan and limousine models carried through the 1934 model year. The Ambassador remained in the Advanced Six range until 1930 when the model was moved to the "Nash Twin Ignition Eight" series.
Sotheby’s International Realty named the Rolls Royce Rose Noire Droptail as its most expensive car — and with a $32 million price tag, it’s not hard to see why. Check Out: 5 Luxury Cars ...