10 extremely rare cars that you are unlikely to ever meet on the road (11 photos)

They failed the test drive, turned out to be too expensive or did not stand the test of time. However, this fact does not upset collectors at all. Thus, the rarest models are valued as highly as paintings by artists decorating museums and private collections.





Aston Martin Bulldog - a futuristic thing that exudes Tesla vibes



Year of production: 1980

Price: 1.3 million dollars

The car was planned to be mass-produced. However, this never happened, as the manufacturers believed that the project would not pay off. The only copy of the car was sold to a collector from the Middle East.

The Spirit Of Nemo is a car that was created specifically for the film "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen"





Year of production: 2003

Price: 100 thousand dollars

The miracle convertible was built on the basis of a Land Rover fire truck. This is probably one of the most unusual cars in existence.

Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Alloy Gullwing — aesthetics with wings



Year of production: 1955

Price: 6.8 million dollars

Another rarest car in the world, known among both collectors and car enthusiasts. Only 29 copies of this model were made.

Rolls Royce 15 Hp



Year of production: 1905

Price: $35 million

The Rolls-Royce 15 hp was the first car produced by Charles Rolls and Henry Royce. Only six were produced. Of this small batch, only one has survived.

Leyat Helica - A Plane Without Wings



Year of Production: 1921

Price: $20 million

This car was not powered by a conventional engine, but rather by a giant propeller similar to those used in airplanes. The lightweight configuration made the Helica dangerously fast, capable of reaching speeds of up to 170 kilometers per hour. As a result, only 30 of these vehicles were sold between 1919 and 1925. Today, the remainder are in the hands of private collectors and are rarely offered for sale.

Jaguar XK-120 — Streamlined, Fast, Aggressive



Year of production: 1952

Price: 13 million dollars

This rare car was a huge success on the racetrack. However, it was soon replaced by other, more modern models.

Tucker 48 - A Safe Car with Innovative Features



Year of Production: 1947

Price: $1.2 million

Presented as the car of the future. Unfortunately, only 51 units were produced before the brand closed, unable to withstand attacks from competitors.

Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic Coupe - Every Collector's Exquisite Dream



Year of production: 1934

Price: $100 million

Considered the first supercar. Only four copies of the model were produced.

Ferrari 250 Testarossa - A Racing Horse with an Expensive Frame



Year of Production: 1957

Price: $39 million

The Ferrari 250 Testarossa was used as a racing car, which demonstrated good results on the track. There are only 34 examples of this car, so it is not surprising that it is sold at auctions for such an exorbitant price.

Porsche 916 — small but mighty



Year of production: 1972

Price: 3 million dollars

This is a concept car, released in only 11 copies. It was considered the fastest and lightest car in the line, so the manufacturers decided to sell it at a price of about 14 thousand dollars. Later, the management of the concern came to the conclusion that this was an excessively high cost and stopped production.