These cars are the crème-de-la-crème of the automotive society. They occupy that coveted niche at the top of the food chain. They are not just your regular cars; artistic masterpieces more suited to museums than the open roads. Their performance stats are impressive but make no mistake; cars like these are usually acquired as a statement of status and class more than anything else. Owning one is an extreme privilege enjoyed by a precious few. They all cost a pretty penny no doubt but it is not all about the thick wad of dollar bills in your bank account. The real question here is whether you wield enough clout to acquire one. Some of these cars are so rare that any public sighting is a celebrated event. Consider yourself extremely lucky if you have ever spotted any of the 15 automobile gems listed below.

15 Pagani Huayra - $1.3 Million

‘Huayra’ is derived from an ancient Inca word that means, ‘God of Wind’ and there is arguably no better name for this car with its fluid design and sculpted lines. Every one of the 100 units is highly customized to meet individual customer tastes by Mr. Horacio Pagani and his team. The carmaker has personally signed on a few examples too; no doubt driving up its value even more.

14 Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster - $1.8 Million

Originally introduced in 2009 and limited to a run of 5 examples, the Cinque Roadster is the ultimate combination of sublime art and precision engineering. All 5 units are currently spoken for and it will take something special to persuade any of the current owners to part with their prized possession. Good luck.

13 CLK GTR Roadster – $1.9 Million

There are only 6 CLK GTR Roadsters in existence today. It is no wonder then that this car commands such a high value. The car was originally developed as a racing car for GT1 competition. However, Mercedes Benz had to build a few examples with road-going specifications to satisfy homologation requirements.

12 Koenigsegg Regera - $2 Million

‘Regera’ means ‘To Rule’ and that is clearly what the Swedish team at Koenigsegg had in mind for this plug-in hybrid hypercar when it was first introduced in 2015. The car features a single-speed fixed-gear transmission, first of its kind in the industry. Total production run is capped at 80 units and yes, they are all sold out.

11 Rolls-Royce Hyperion By Pininfarina - $2.4 Million

This one-off regal beauty was commissioned by a popular car collector in 2008. It draws heavily on the design framework of a Phantom Drophead but also sports completely redesigned carbon fiber side body panels and bi-xenon headlights flanking the trademark Rolls Royce grille. It was reportedly last seen, listed for sale, in the Middle East.

10 Koenigsegg One:1 - $2.85 Million

The Koenigsegg One:1, as the name implies, has a 1:1 power to weight ratio. This incredible stat means the car is capable of some mind-boggling speed and handling performance. Added to this is the fact that there are only 6 production units out there. The winged hyper-car from Sweden is something special indeed!

9 Aston Martin One-77 Q Series - $3 Million

Only 7 examples of this car exist. The Q division of Aston Martin is responsible for many of the company’s special projects and this one is no exception. The car is loaded with tons of carbon fiber parts and a forged diamond turned wheel. After all, there has to be some justification for that hefty price tag.

8 Mercedes Benz SLR Stirling Moss – $3 Million

Mercedes bucked the trend with this radically designed automobile. The car was named after a famous British Formula One race driver and has enjoyed legend status from launch day. There are 75 units in existence with most of them squirreled away in private collections but one does pop up for sale every now and then.

7 Ferrari SP30 - $4.5 Million

Another one-off creation built by Ferrari Special Projects Division and has the dubious honor of being the first Ferrari Special Projects car to be publicly offered for sale. It was largely based on the Ferrari 599 GTO but also features some unique design elements. Unsurprisingly, the car has barely been driven and has only about 100km on the odometer; a good bargain for the eventual lucky buyer.

6 Lamborghini Veneno Roadster - $4.5 Million

Unicorns do exist and this extreme creation from Sant’Agata is proof of that. There are 9 Veneno Roadsters in existence priced at $4.5million as at the time of launch in 2013. The exclusivity of this car has driven the price through the roof since then. In 2019, an example was sold at an auction for $8.3million.

5 Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita - $4.8 Million

This car is coated with diamonds, literally. Three examples were originally planned hence the ‘Trevita’ name which in Swedish means, ‘three whites’. However, the technique involved in producing the unique carbon fiber weave, covered with impregnated diamond-dust resin, was so complicated that the company eventually settled on 2 units.

4 Ferrari Pininfarina Sergio - $5 Million

Ferrari built 6 units and sold them to customers who had been painstakingly selected. The car was developed as a tribute to Sergio, Chairman of the Pininfarina company for 40 years, after he passed way in 2012. The cars spend most of their time in secluded private garages and only make the occasional appearance at exclusive events.

3 F40 Competizione - $6 Million

The F40 Competizione is one of the rarest Ferrari cars ever made. It is a hardcore version of the already legendary F40, with subtle modifications to make it even more of a monster on the track. However, most of the 19 units built never experience a track day and are no doubt languishing in private collections.

2 Rolls Royce Sweptail - $13 Million

This was the most expensive new car until it was dethroned in 2019. It was designed exclusively for a rather reclusive billionaire and reportedly took about four years to complete. The Sweptail has one of the largest grilles ever to adorn any modern Rolls-Royce, made from solid-block aluminum and polished by hand.

1 Bugatti La Voiture Noire - $18.7 Million

The La Voiture Noire was unveiled in March 2019, and promptly claimed the title for the most expensive new car. It is based on the existing Bugatti Chiron and was designed as a tribute to an earlier Bugatti creation; the 1936 Type 57SC Atlantic, widely regarded as one of the most coveted classic cars in the world.