Introduction
Some cars are beautiful and fast, while others are expensive and just hard to come by. In the history of cars, there are some models that were only made and released in small quantities. This added to their prestige, desirability, and present-day value.
These are the kind of cars we’re focusing in this article. From Mercedes to Aston Martin to Rolls Royce, the 6 cars in this list are all quite expensive and unique in their own way. Today, they are among the rarest models in the world.
1. 1905 Rolls-Royce 15 HP
This model was built in 1905. Only five cars were made and currently, only one still exists hence making it among the rarest cars worldwide. Additionally, the car had a three-cylinder engine and reached a top speed of 62.76 km/h. Today, its value stands at $35 million.
2. Aston Martin DBR1
The Aston Martin DBR1 was manufactured in 1956. It came with a Lagonda straight-six 2.5-litre racing engine that produced 250 horsepower. Only 5 cars were ever made. Today, this particular model is a monument to Aston Martin’s success with its value placed at $22.5 million.
3. 1955 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing
Manufactured in 1955, this is a peculiar two-seat coupé with unique gullwing doors. It was the first car to use fuel injection and had the fastest top speed of 257 km/h. Only 29 cars were made with its value currently estimated to be at $4.5 million.
4. Porsche 917
This is a sports car that is quite popular among car collectors. Built in 1970, it comes with a 5-litre Type 912 engine that enables a top speed of 386 km/h. The car was featured in the 2017 film “Le Mans” and has previously sold at auctions for $14 million with only 59 made.
5. 1998 McLaren F1 LM
This is a race track car that was manufactured in 1998. It comes with a 6.1-litre V12 engine that generates 680 horsepower and achieved a top speed of 362 kph. Only 106 cars of this model were made. Furthermore, its current value is $13.75 million.
6. Aston Martin Bulldog
This car brought something new and fresh just like the experience one gets when sampling new Platin Casino games. Manufactured in 1979, it came with a twin-turbo V8 engine producing 600 horsepower, hence putting it way ahead of its competitors. Only one car was ever made.
Conclusion
Rare cars are invaluable to collectors across the world. Usually, they are commemorative cars, marking a company’s special event or anniversary. They can also be cars that won a big race back in the 60s or those that film director Steve McQueen uses in his movies.
The aforementioned are some of the most unique and rarest car models on the planet. Others include 1956 Ferrari F50 GT, Icona Volcano Titanium, 1957 Jaguar XKSS and Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. All these cars are quite expensive when sold at auctions but for passionate car collectors, money is usually no obstacle.
