Could This Be the Most Expensive Car Sold Online?

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Morning Vroomers,

No chit-chat today, let’s get straight into then numbers.

Catch you tomorrow, 

Sam

MARKET LEADERBOARD

💰 The figures shared below don’t count any other sales such as car seats, memorabilia etc… All online auction sites are analyzed to put this leaderboard together.

I only include websites that have sold 5+ vehicles in the chart below.

Yesterday is what we call a distinctly average sales day by previous comparable stats. There was just shy of $7m worth of sales across all platforms. Here’s a breakdown of the top 5 makes sold and their average sale price.

Seeing as Porsche were the top makes sold (a regular occurence), I’ve broken down the sales further so you can see which decade of Porsche were sold most and what the average price for that decade is.

YESTERDAY’S TOP 5 SALES

The one car that stands out from the top five sold?

This Ferrari 812 GTS, hands down. It’s not just the $200k over MSRP that turns heads—it’s the rare, Tailor Made spec in Bianco Birdcage with Blu carbon fiber accents that takes it to another level. When you’ve got a build this unique, buyers see that premium as the price of owning something truly exclusive. This car isn’t just a Ferrari; it’s a work of art that just happens to be road-legal.

Want to dive deeper into any of these listings? Just click on the car to take you directly to the listing.

2023 Ferrari 812 GTS $810,000

2023 Audi R8 5.2 V10 GT $250,000

2001 Ferrari 550 Maranello $240,000

2024 Lucid Air Sapphire $210,000

1987 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe $201,010

Could This 1934 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Be the Most Expensive Car Sold Online?

This could be the most expensive car ever sold online—let alone on Bring a Trailer. It’s so rare and remarkable that the sellers hired their own PR team just to get the word out. Smart move. A car like this deserves to be seen beyond the usual BaT crowd. Not saying the buyer isn’t scrolling BaT right now, but let’s be honest—the broader the audience for something this special, the better. We’re talking about a masterpiece, with only a handful of collectors worldwide who could even dream of owning it.

This 1934 Mercedes-Benz 500 K is the kind of car you don't just stumble upon. Underneath that sleek, long-tail Special Roadster bodywork is a supercharged 5.1-liter inline-eight engine, refined from the original to deliver power in style. Restored by none other than Jim Friswold, who’s practically royalty when it comes to 500 K and 540 K restorations. His work has swept awards at Pebble Beach, known for detail so precise it includes “Sekurit” etched glass, a piano-black engine block, and era-correct upholstery that brings you right back to 1934.

And it’s not just about the restoration. This car’s exterior is wrapped in an eye-catching burgundy over tan leather, featuring that iconic fan-tail exhaust, a split-V windshield, 17-inch wire wheels, and a dark brown German canvas convertible top that tucks under a flush, body-color panel. Inside, it’s all about the experience: every inch is hand-crafted, from the supple leather seats with burgundy piping to a passenger writing table tucked discreetly under the dash. This isn’t just luxury—it’s history, restored to perfection.

Jay Leno himself praised this very car at the 2019 Pebble Beach Classic Car Forum, saying, “This is a real 500 K. I would love to have this car. I’d pay real money for this car.” And he's not wrong. These pre-war coachbuilt cars often got upgraded body styles, making each one unique. Owning this car means you’re not just buying a piece of automotive history; you’re buying a piece so exceptional that even Jay doesn’t have it in his collection.

This is a showcase car for any collector, anywhere in the world. Now, how to get it in front of them? Well, that’s another story.

What do you think this 1934 Mercedes-Benz 500 K is truly worth?

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Bargain Alert

In my opinion, this 2013 Fiat 500C Abarth Cabriolet auction is shaping up to be an absolute steal. With the current bid at $5,800 and no reserve, we're looking at a high-performance Italian pocket rocket potentially selling for under $10k. That's what I call a screaming deal.

The convertible aspect of this Abarth is a game-changer. You get all the fun of open-top driving without the usual convertible drawbacks. Being able to open or close that top at up to 50 mph is a neat party trick.

Let's talk about the driving experience. These Abarths sound absolutely mental, especially with the top down. It's like a street-legal go-kart with an exhaust note that'll wake the neighbors. Pair that with the punchy turbo engine and a proper manual gearbox, and you've got a recipe for non-stop grins.

Now, I know some folks might balk at the nearly 96k miles, but I wouldn't sweat it. These little beasts are tougher than they look. I've seen plenty of these Fiats running strong well past the 100k mark. Just keep up with the maintenance, and it'll likely treat you right.

Sure, it's got some battle scars - chips, dings, and wear come with the territory at this mileage. But at this price point, that's just character in my book.

Bottom line is If this sells anywhere near its current bid, someone's going to drive away with an incredible performance bargain. It's the kind of car that'll have you taking the long way home just for the fun of it

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