7 of the 10 most expensive cars at auction in 2025 are Ferraris (over 135 million $s)

The year 2025 once again confirms the exceptional aura of Ferrari on the auction market. Of the ten most spectacular sales of the year, seven featured the prancing horse on their hoods. A record that illustrates the undiminished passion of collectors for historic models, but also for certain modern creations that have already become legendary.

The most expensive of the lot? A Ferrari 250 LM from 1965, which fetched a staggering $36.35 million. A true motorsport icon, this Scaglietti-bodied berlinetta made history by becoming the last Ferrari to win the Le Mans 24 Hours, in 1965. Each surviving example is now considered a rolling treasure.

In second place, we find the Ferrari Daytona SP3 "599+1", sold for $26 million. A record price for a modern Ferrari, but justified by its extraordinary history. Designed by Maranello's Tailor Made department, this unique Daytona was made for charity. The bidding went from 5 to 26 million in a matter of seconds. Funds were donated to the Ferrari Foundation and Save the Children, for the reconstruction of a school in California.

The third most expensive Ferrari of 2025 is the legendary 1961 250 GT Spyder California SWB, which sold for $25.3 million. Immortalized in film, this short-wheelbase version remains one of the most elegant convertibles ever designed by Pininfarina.

The fourth Ferrari in this ranking is a Formula 1 F2001, sold for $18.05 million. Driven at the time by Michael Schumacher, it symbolizes Ferrari's golden era in F1, when the Scuderia dominated unchallenged.

Further down the top 10, we find equally legendary models: the 1993 F40 LM, a competition version of the cult supercar from the 1980s, sold for $11 million, followed by the 1955 375 MM Berlinetta and the 1959 250 GT Spyder California LWB, both sold for $9.46 million.

Ferrari, more than a brand: a financial investment

More than just collector's items, Ferraris have become genuine financial assets. Their rarity, prestige and strong links with the history of motor sport make them sought-after safe havens for wealthy investors. Yields can reach record heights: some Ferraris have seen their value multiply tenfold in twenty years. In 2025, this trend is set to continue: of the ten most expensive cars sold at auction, seven are Ferraris, representing a total of over $135 million.