In second place for dollar command is this 1954 Silver Arrow. This exact model was driven by Juan Manuel Fangio, a mechanic by trade and an iconic Grand Prix champion who was regarded with utmost respect within the field. Furthermore, only thirteen other Silver Arrows exist beyond this one. Mercedes-Benz still has possession of six and several more are in museums and with their respective owners.

The Silver Arrow’s mechanics included technology that was quite ahead of its time. The car has a desmodromic valve actuation. This means that in lieu of a four-stroke engine that cycles air and fuel at the beginning of a cycle, and expels exhaust gases at the end, there are two dedicated actuators for closing and opening, sans reliance on a spring. The Silver Arrow’s motor was calibrated by fuel injection.

1962 Ferrari 250 GTO Berlinetta – $38 Million