10 most expensive cars sold at auction in 2022 (11 photos)
List of the ten most expensive cars sold on the public auction in 2022, leads the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé 1955 - now it is the most expensive car in the world! Let's take a look for the other nine. 
Source 10 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/C sold for $7,595,000 
The new model, which replaced the Ferrari 250, debuted in Paris in 1964 and her design was again developed by Pininfarina. Model 275 GTB is the company's first purely road model. It was not designed for racing, but she could not avoid it.
Under the hood was a 3.3-liter V12 with 260 hp. at 7600 rpm with three Weber carburetors.
A sports version of the GTB/C appeared in 1966. She was different extended body made of ultra-thin aluminum with two fuel tanks made of fiberglass. The glass was replaced with plexiglass. Type 213 engine with dry crankcase from the Ferrari 250 LM received a reinforced body, a special camshaft, forged pistons, new valves and new crankshaft shaft.
12 of these cars were produced for privileged private racers.
The sold copy was the ninth. From the gates of the Scaglietti workshop he drove out in Rosso Chiaro with black interior with gray fabric inserts on the seats.
In 1966, the young Arturo Merzario, the future legend of the Ferrari factory team, competed at it.
After that, the car changed owners and riders almost every year.
In 1995, the car was bought by a collector from Hong Kong, but the car was stored in London. At the collector's car was delayed for 19 years old, and he constantly took part in various events on it.
In 2004, the car received the Ferrari Classiche certification.
In 2014, the car was sold to an American collector and sent for the first restoration. The car has been restored to competitive state.
9. 1957 Ferrari 500 TRC Spider Sold for $7,815,000 
The new model of the company was designed by a team of engineers led by Vittorio Jano, who became famous while working for Alfa-Romeo.
The 500 TR made its debut at the Senegal Grand Prix and took first place in its class.
In 1957, the 500 TR model was upgraded to the new FIA rules and became known as the 500 TRC.
The car became lower, the engine power increased to 190 hp
Only 19 copies were produced, this copy was the 18th.
In April 1957, it was taken on loan by François Picard, who repainted the car French blue and raced under the banner of his team Ecurie Los Amigos. With three victories in his class in early June, including 5th overall at the Grand Prix Portugal, Picard teamed up with racing driver Richie Ginter to take participation in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The debut was unsuccessful, TRC retired due to a broken water pump.
At the end of 1957 it was sold. In December of the same year, the car again went to the race tracks under the control of the racer Gaston Andrei. At the Nassau Speed Week, he was able to finish 5th in his class. AT In 1958, she competed at the 12 Hours of Sebring but retired at 125 circle.
After Sebring, the car was repainted in the current livery. Under driven by Gaston, the car won numerous races in the 1958 and 1959.
In the early 60s, the car was sold. In the same years, instead of broken native engine, a V8 engine was installed on the car - Ford 289.
The original engine was found in May 1980 and after restoration a Ferrari 500 TR (#0640 MDTR) was installed.
In 2014, having changed many owners, the car finally got back its native engine.
8. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SW Berlinetta Competizione sold for $9,066,600 
Yellow 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Competizione Wins Best the result of the Gooding London 2022 auction. Verified for competitions, the variant was distinguished by a lightweight aluminum body from Scaglietti in a striking and historically significant livery. He has a good documented history of racing, including his significant involvement in the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans.
7. Hispano-Suiza H6C "Tulipwood" Torpedo by Nieuport-Astra 1924 sold for $9,245,000 
This model debuted in 1922.
The first copy of this model with an 8-liter engine received co-owner of Hispano-Suiza Mark Birkigt, and the second Andre Dubonnet. He was a fighter pilot in the First World War, the author of the eponymous automotive suspension, a pioneer in the application of solar energy and race car driver.
His copy received one of the three sports chassis surbaisse. They have a lower radiator and a 52 imperial gallon tank. As former pilot, he ordered the body of the aircraft manufacturer Nieuport-Astra. They made him a body on a wooden frame, sheathed thin strips of mahogany.
In 1924, Dubonnet took part in the Targa Florio, finishing 5th overall.
After the race, he fitted the car with fenders, a low windshield, a door, headlights, and a spotlight on the passenger side.
Shortly thereafter, he sold the car. In 1925 the car moved to London. He spent the Second World War in the warehouse of the atelier Hooper, where it was slightly damaged by bomb fragments. In 1950 he was taken warehouse new owner.
In 1955, Gerald Albertini, heir to Standard Oil, saw this car on the side of the road and left his phone number with an offer buy a car. After 6 months of negotiations, he will be able to buy it.
On the way home, he stopped at a gas station, drank tea slowly and was surprised that his assistant still couldn't pour 52 gallons of gasoline. AT to top it all off, the wealthy owner found his wallet empty and was forced to pawn his watch to pay for fuel.
At the time of this purchase, the car had only 17,000 miles on it. Soon Albertini gave the car for restoration, under the supervision of George Briana is a mechanic with Hispano-Suiza.
During the restoration, the car was slightly altered under the new owner, a smaller steering wheel was fitted and the seat moved back, which required the installation of a longer lever gear shifting.
During body restoration at Panelcraft of Putney the car was not only restored all the wooden elements, but also dragged interior in cream leather.
Outside, the car has also changed. That's when he got his current wings on wheels.
At the end of the restoration, in 1957, Albertini and his wife went on a trip to France and Italy.
In 1964, the car was already in the USA, but in the 70s again returned to France. In 1982, he again traveled the streets of London, and in In 1983, it was again bought by a collector from the United States and given for restoration. After that, the car was sold to the collection and very rarely appeared on people.
6. 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster Sold for $9,905,000 
The 540K was one of the first models designed for under the leadership of the company's new chief engineer, former racing driver Max Sayler. The car was presented to the public at the Paris Motor Show in October 1936.
Its 5.4-liter engine produced 115 hp. naturally aspirated or 180 hp with the compressor on. The gearbox was 4-speed. On full power car accelerated to 177 km / h.
This copy was made by order of the King of Afghanistan and the first years it was operated in Kabul. With the outbreak of World War II he was brought to Paris, to the embassy of Afghanistan, where he remained until 1948 of the year.
In 1950 he was moved to London, the king's son-in-law. In 1953, the car was sold, and he sailed to the United States.
The car has not yet been restored. In 1953, the run at it was 11,700 miles. It is not known why, but the new owner then reset mileage and since then the car has driven only 883 miles.
5. 1937 Bugatti Type 57SC Atalante Sold for $10,345,000 
Bugatti built only 42 Type 57S chassis, of which only 17 were fitted with Atalante bodywork. This sample has been returned to Molsheim to get the Roots-type supercharger, which became one of the the first 57SC.
As a result, the performance of the model's motor reached 200 hp. For of its time, it was one of the fastest and most technologically advanced cars of the world. In particular, the developers completed the two-door lightweight exhaust system, de Ram shock absorbers and a number of other equipment.
Interestingly, each of the released copies of the 57S Atalante had any unique features. Specifically captured in the photo of the car boasts large Scintilla headlights and covered wheeled arches at the back.
4. 1937 Talbot-Lago T150C SS Teardrop Coupe by Figoni et Falaschi sold for $13,425,000 
The Franco-British company Talbot-Lago produced the T150 from 1937 to 1939.
The Super Sports (SS) version was the top one, produced individually.
Under the hood atthem was a 4.0-liter inline 6-cylinder 140 hp engine, but this model became famous thanks to design.
Two people, engineer Giuseppe Figoni) and businessman Ovidio Falaschi — the founders of the most famous bodywork studio Figoni et Falaschi, made this model legendary.
Talbot-Lago T150C with a body from their studio became the pearl of the automobile exhibitions in Paris and New York in 1937.
According to various sources, the studio built from 10 to 12 Teardrop coupes on Chassis Talbot-Lago T150C SS. Of these, only two were with fully closed wheels. This is one of them and the only survivor.
It was released in blue with gray wings. He had a sunroof roof, wheels with painted spokes and a sports exhaust system.
It is believed that the famous playboy, racer and bobsledder ordered it. Freddy McEvoy. At the same time, the first time the car was registered in Paris, in the name of a certain André David.
In 1938 it entered the Concours d'Elegance Fémina. To do this, he was even repainted in cream color with red wings.
In 1939 it was sold to the USA. The new owner repainted it Red color. At that time, his owner often rode it to participate in races with hot rods.
In 1956, the next owner repainted it again, now white Colour. He drove it for the first few years, and then the car was abandoned in a garage until 2002, until the death of the owner. In 2004 the widow donated the car to the museum. There it was restored and returned for the first time. factory look.
After participating in several exhibitions, the car was sold to a private collection and did not appear in public until this year.
3. 2003 Ferrari F2003-GA sold for $15,521,000 
The Ferrari F2003-GA debuted in 2003 at the Spanish Grand Prix.
The car was distinguished by an extended wheelbase and improved aerodynamic characteristics. The car set in motion three-liter V10, the return of which was 845 horsepower.
At the end of the season, Michael Schumacher received the sixth world title in the Formula 1 class, speaking on this car.
2. 1955 Ferrari 410 Sport Spider sold for $22,005,000 
The sports car was designed by Enzo Ferrari with an eye to racing FIA World Sportscar Championship. He got a 5.0 liter V12 engine with about 400 hp Only two of these were built. 410 Sport in Carrera Messicana, #0596 CM and #0598 CM.
They made their debut at 1000 km in Buenos Aires in January 1956. They were driven by Peter Collins with Luigi Musso and Juan Manual Fangio with Eugenio Castellotti. Moreover, by Fangio's car (No. 0598SM), at his request, the pedal gas done between the brake pedal and the clutch.
After this race, the cars were sold to private teams.
In the same year, the John Edgar team successfully raced on Ferrari 857 Sport, until it began to shamefully lose to the Tony team Parravano, who bought herself one of the Ferrari 410s. little-known racing driver Carroll Shelby.
After that, John Edgar bought himself the same car and poached Shelby to yourself. The first race for this tandem was Seafair, where they took first place. In 1956, Shelby won almost every race in which he drove this Ferrari, 40 wins in a season.
In 1957, everything changed, now Fangio took all the victories on Maserati 300S. Then Edgar transferred Shelby to Maserati, and Ferrari was given Phil Hill. Hill soon left the team and became a Ferrari driver. to perform Richie Ginter, winning his debut Riverside race on it.
In 1958, Masten Gregory performed in a car. On the Gran Premio de Cuba, he managed to take the lead in the race ahead of Stirling Moss on a Ferrari 335S. After one of the Ferraris left the track due to spilled oil and crashed into a crowd of spectators, the race was stopped.
Masten, believing he had won the race, let off the gas. Soon Moss rushed past him at full speed, and the confused Gregory with horror watched Moss cross the finish line. Shortly thereafter Moss explained to the enraged Gregory, who took second place, that the rules red flags require the last lap to be completed before the race results. At the same time, Moss realized that Gregory would have won the race, if not for his confusion, and in a truly gentlemanly manner shared his race bonus with Masten 50/50.
In April 1958, Shelby's Maserati 450S was suspended due to mechanical problems from the Palm Springs race. Shelby begged for his Ferrari back and took 2nd place in it overall standings.
The last victory in 1958 was won by Bruce Kessler, in Nassau at the Bahamas week of speed.
1959 yearAl last in the sports career of this Ferrari. She twice went to the tracks, but both times she retired for technical reasons.
In 1960, the car was sold to Luigi Chinetti. He wanted to take on her participation in the Daytona Continental, but the rules changed and the car did not come out to the race track. He sold it only in 1980.
After that, she constantly changed hands, appearing on different events. In 2006 at the Fabulous Fifties Concours behind the wheel of her Carroll Shelby sat down again and left his autograph on the fuel tank, with caption: "Mr. Ferrari told me that this is the best Ferrari he has ever ever built.
In 2012, the car got up for another restoration, which was completed in 2016.
1. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe sold for $142,000,000 
This car was designed for the 1956 season, but after the Le Mans disaster, the company retired from racing.
By this time, the company had already built two copies of the coupe. One of them was taken by the head of the test department of the brand Rudolf Uhlenhout, who used it as a company car.
