Car enthusiasts know… purchasing a vintage car is owning a piece of motoring history.  But what are the real benefits"  Not only do you get to hear the sound of a vintage engine rumbling to life, but — like art — you may even get an incredible return on investment. Research by MoneySuperMarket highlights that classic […]The post The Most Valuable Classic Cars Ever Sold at Auction appeared first on Pursuitist.

Car enthusiasts know… purchasing a vintage car is owning a piece of motoring history.  But what are the real benefits"  Not only do you get to hear the sound of a vintage engine rumbling to life, but — like art — you may even get an incredible return on investment.Research by MoneySuperMarket highlights that classic cars are the best investment for returns, with as much as a 28% return over 12 months ? and 467% over 10 years! With those kinds of returns, its no wonder that car buyers have increasingly been more willing to shell out some serious cash for truly iconic cars.So what are the world?s most valuable classic car sales of all time" While the top prices are primarily dominated by some valuable, vintage Ferraris, here are the top models from each manufacturer when it came to auction sales:17. 1956 Maserati 450S Prototype ? Sold May 10, 2014 for $4,816,350. The 450S Prototype was tested in the Swedish Grand Prix in August 1956 where the car’s builders continued to tweak its new chassis and make i...