10 Most Expensive Cars Sold at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2015

Some serious cash was dropped on cars at the 2015 Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale last week. Below, check out the top 10 money-getters of this year's auction:...

By Matthew Hendley

January 20, 2015

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Some serious cash was dropped on cars at the 2015 Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale last week.

Below, check out the top 10 money-getters of this year's auction:

10.) 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Cabriolet: $643,500

9.) 1991 Ferrari F40: $643,500

8.) 1936 Delahaye "Whatthehaye" Street-Rod: $671,000

7.) 1937 Mercedes-Benz 320B Cabriolet: $1,045,000

6.) 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe: $1,100,000

5.) 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 Roadster: $1,595,000

4.) 1949 Talbot-Lago T-26 Grand Sport Coupe: $1,650,000

3.) 1954 Pontiac Bonneville Special Motorama Concept Car: $3,300,000

2.) 1950 General Motors Futurliner Parade of Progress Tour Bus: $4,000,000

1.) 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake: $5,115,000

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Matthew Hendley

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