12 Most Expensive & Record-Breaking Auction Results from Monterey Car Week 2025

The gavel has fallen, the last of the crowds have departed, and the dust has settled on another record-shattering year for the Monterey Car Week auctions. This year, the event confirmed what many in the collector car world already knew: the market for rare and historically significant automobiles is stronger than ever.

From a one-off charitable Ferrari to a race-winning classic, the prices were nothing short of breathtaking. We’ve compiled a definitive list of the Monterey Car Week 2025 auction results, counting down the most expensive and record-breaking sales of the week.

Read on to see which cars topped the charts and why they matter so much to collectors today.

1. 2025 Ferrari Daytona SP3 ‘Tailor Made’

This one-off car, known as the “599+1,” was a special charity lot donated by Ferrari. Its staggering sale price, which was over ten times the car’s original MSRP, demonstrates the immense power of brand-sanctioned exclusivity and a charitable cause to drive values far beyond what a car’s base price would suggest.

This charity-driven sale is a unique case and doesn’t directly reflect the market for a standard Daytona SP3. However, it does highlight the extreme demand for Ferrari’s most exclusive modern creations. The sale dwarfs the price of other modern hypercars, including LaFerraris and Bugattis, that also sold for millions at this year’s auctions.

Record Broken: This car set a new world record for the highest price ever paid for a brand-new Ferrari at auction.

2. 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Competizione Alloy Spider

Chassis 2383 GT is a blue-chip investment for a number of reasons: its status as one of only two competition-spec, lightweight aluminum-bodied California Spiders, a history of period racing victories, and outstanding documentation, including Ferrari Classiche certification. It is the perfect blend of extreme rarity, proven provenance, and competition pedigree.

This sale firmly re-establishes the Ferrari 250 GT SWB California as a top-tier asset in the collector world. For context, while a standard 250 GT SWB California can trade in the mid-to-high single-digit millions, a similar competition-spec model sold for a new record. This sale demonstrates that the most historically significant examples are often the safest and most valuable investment in the classic car market.

Record Broken: This vehicle set a new world auction record for the most expensive California Spider ever sold and was the highest-priced car sold by Gooding & Company at this year’s event.

3. 1993 Ferrari F40 LM GTC Coupe

This is one of the most extreme versions of the F40 ever built. Prepared by Ferrari specialist Michelotto, it’s a true race car, not a street car. Its rarity, with only 19 F40 LMs produced, makes it exponentially more valuable than a standard F40. Its GTC-specification engine and raw, stripped-down nature make it a holy grail for collectors who value performance and racing history over road use.

This sale highlights the massive value gap between a road-going icon and its hyper-rare racing counterpart. For comparison, a standard F40 sold for $3.8 million at the same event, and others have recently traded in the $3-4 million range. The F40 LM GTC’s price is nearly three times that of a standard F40, proving that its racing pedigree and exclusivity command a significant premium.

Record Broken: This car’s sale price set a new world auction record for a Ferrari F40 LM.

4. 1995 Ferrari F50 Coupe

As one of the “Holy Trinity” of 1990s supercars, the F50 is a rare road-going Formula 1 car. Its lightweight construction, naturally aspirated V12, and limited production run of just 349 examples make it a highly coveted collector piece. This particular car, originally owned by Ralph Lauren and one of only two U.S.-spec F50s in Giallo Modena (Yellow), has impeccable provenance that further inflates its value.

This sale, a new world record for a Ferrari F50 at auction, solidifies its position as a blue-chip modern classic. For context, a standard F50 has traded for around $4-5 million in recent years, but this unique, historically significant example more than doubled that price, demonstrating that collectors are willing to pay a massive premium for rarity and provenance.

5. 2020 Bugatti Divo

The Divo is the ultimate track-focused evolution of the Chiron, with a significantly limited production run of just 40 examples. It features a completely redesigned body for enhanced aerodynamics and handling, making it a different car from the Chiron it’s based on. The Divo represents the pinnacle of Bugatti’s modern coachbuilding efforts and is a symbol of exclusivity and performance.

The Divo’s strong sale price, a new auction record for the model, proves the incredible demand for “few-off” hypercars. It highlights that collectors are eagerly pursuing modern, track-ready variants from top manufacturers, often paying far more than the original list price for the chance to own such a rare car.

6. 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Competizione

As one of only five Series III Competizione models built, this Daytona is an incredibly rare, factory-built race car. It has a well-documented racing history, including multiple entries at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and a stunning 2nd place overall finish at the 1979 24 Hours of Daytona. This car embodies the golden age of endurance racing and represents the highest level of Ferrari’s competition heritage.

A standard road-going Daytona can sell for around $600,000 to $1 million, while a Daytona Spider conversion can go for slightly more. The Competizione’s massive sale price is a powerful testament to the value of genuine racing pedigree and provenance. It shows that collectors will pay a huge premium for a car with true, verified racing history over a standard road model.

7. 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider

A standard-bodied SWB California Spider is a pillar of the classic car market. Its beautiful Pininfarina design, powerful V12 engine, and a romantic “grand touring” history make it an icon. This particular example, with its beautiful original color combination and well-documented provenance, is a textbook case of a high-quality collector car that will always be in demand.

This sale, though not a world record for the model (that was set earlier in this list by the competition-spec car), is a very strong result that shows the market for even a standard California Spider remains incredibly robust. It proves that the demand for these cars is not just for the ultra-rare race versions but for clean, well-preserved road cars as well.

8. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Prototipo

This isn’t just a California Spider; it’s the very first one, the original prototype built by Scaglietti. Its unique design features, which are different from the production models, make it an invaluable piece of automotive history. This car is the genesis of one of the most famous and beautiful sports cars ever made.

As the prototype, this car is a unique investment class that transcends standard market comparisons. Its price is a testament to the value of “firsts” and factory-provenance. It reinforces the idea that true, documented historical significance can command prices on par with or even higher than later, more polished examples.

9. 2017 Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta

The Aperta, or open-top version of the LaFerrari, is significantly rarer than its coupe counterpart, with only 210 examples built. It is Ferrari’s most advanced and powerful road car to date, a masterpiece of hybrid technology, and the final chapter of their “Holy Trinity” hypercar era. Its extreme exclusivity and technological significance make it a key target for modern collectors.

This sale is a perfect example of the explosive growth in value for modern, limited-edition hypercars. When new, this car had an MSRP of around $2.2 million. Its current sale price shows a tripling in value over just a few years, a performance that rivals many traditional classic cars. This trend is a major theme of the 2025 Monterey auctions, with modern rarities often outperforming many vintage counterparts.

10. 1935 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Special Roadster

This stunning pre-war classic represents the pinnacle of engineering and design from its era. As a Special Roadster, its elegant, flowing lines and powerful supercharged engine made it one of the most desirable cars in the world when new. Its timeless design and exceptional quality make it a blue-chip investment that appeals to a different class of collector than the modern hypercars.

While it is a different class of car than the Ferraris and Bugattis that dominated the top of the list, this sale proves that the market for genuine, highly-provenanced pre-war classics is as strong as ever. It also showcases the rarity of these vehicles, as a standard 500 K can sell for a fraction of this price, emphasizing that the “Special Roadster” bodywork adds a massive premium.

11. 2015 Ferrari LaFerrari

As the coupe version of Ferrari’s first-ever hybrid hypercar, the LaFerrari is a foundational car in the modern market. It represents a major turning point in the brand’s history and is a landmark vehicle in the automotive world. Its combination of a high-revving V12 and a potent electric motor (HY-KERS system) makes it a technical marvel.

This sale, while lower than the Aperta model, shows that the demand for the original LaFerrari coupe remains exceptionally strong. It demonstrates that collectors are consistently willing to pay a significant premium over the original MSRP, viewing it as a secure and appreciating asset.

12. 2005 Maserati MC12 Stradale

Built to homologate Maserati’s return to racing, the MC12 is a road-legal race car with a direct link to the dominant GT1 program. It shares its chassis and a slightly modified V12 engine with the Ferrari Enzo, but its far more limited production run (50 examples) and unique bodywork make it even more exclusive and desirable than its more famous cousin.

This car’s sale price sets a new world auction record for the MC12 and makes it the most valuable modern Maserati ever sold at auction. It shows the incredible strength of the “modern classic” market and highlights how collectors are now paying top dollar for cars that combine low production numbers with a genuine racing pedigree.