The 5 most expensive – and 5 'cheapest' – cars from RM's Monterey 2026 sale

Insight summary

• •RM Sotheby's 2026 Monterey classic car auction featured extremely high-value vehicles including a charity Ferrari Luce sold for US$40 million.
• •A 1996 McLaren F1 GTR sold for US$34.655 million and a 1963 Corvette Grand Sport fetched US$18.7 million.
• •The Ferrari Luce sale was a charity event benefiting the Ferrari Foundation, influencing the high bid price.
• •Dr. Herbert Wertheim, an optometrist and investor, was the buyer of the Ferrari Luce for US$40 million.
• •The auction included a range of prices, with some of the least expensive classic cars also attracting attention for their rarity and uniqueness.
• •The event was held in Monterey, California, coinciding with the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
• •RM Sotheby’s annual auction continues to be a prominent event for luxury and collectible cars worldwide.