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The Pagani Zonda HP Barchetta reported to coast $17.5 million USD. According to a report from Top Gear, the most expensive car in the world is valued at an estimated at $17.5 million USD. The car in question is the rare Pagani Zonda HP Barchetta, belonging to Horacio Pagani.
Why is the Pagani Zonda so expensive? ›
The Demand for Pagani Zonda
Despite its high price tag, the Zonda's unique design, impressive performance, and the prestige associated with owning such a car make it highly desirable. This demand, coupled with the car's limited production, contributes to its high resale value.
How many Pagani Zonda Barchetta were made? ›
Pagani built just three examples of the Zonda HP Barchetta and Horacio owns one of them. The hypercar is now rocking silver wheels, but other than that, it appears the same as it was before the crash.
What is the most expensive Pagani ever sold? ›
Pagani Zonda HP Barchetta - $17.5 Million (2017)
And one of them was infamously crashed! It's possible the Pagani's 760 hp courtesy of its 7.3-liter naturally aspirated V12 were just too much to handle for the owner, which means only two Barchettas remain intact.
Is there a car worth $1 billion? ›
Is there a car worth $1 billion? No, and with the most expensive car in the world being the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé with a sale price of $142 million, we're far from a car hitting that mark.
Who bought the 142 million dollar car? ›
It sold to classic-car dealer Simon Kidston, who placed the winning bid on behalf of an anonymous buyer.
Is Zonda Street legal? ›
You cannot legally drive a Pagani Zonda in the US. There are several (approximately 10) in the US that get driven periodically. Most are here under “Show and Display” titles granted by the EPA and DOT. This permits them to be driven up to 2,500 miles per year.
Is Pagani better than Ferrari? ›
Pagani is a step above almost all cars produced by Ferrari and Lamborghini. They are typically more exclusive, more expensive, and more performance oriented. Ferraris and Lamborghinis are made to sell to very successful lawyers. Paganis are made for the people that hire very successful lawyers.
Who owns Pagani Zonda Barchetta? ›
Out of the three Zonda HP Barchettas produced, Horacio Pagani owns one. The remaining two were sold to customers at an estimated price of $17 million. The open-top speedster is powered by a 7.3-liter naturally aspirated AMG V12, paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox.
Who owns Pagani? ›
On November 10th 1955, Horacio Pagani, founder and owner of Pagani Automobili, was born. The Modenese company, founded in 1991 in San Cesario sul Panaro, has its roots in Las Pampas of 1960s Argentina, and in some simple car models carved in balsa wood by the young Horacio.
1> Handcrafted Excellence: Each Pagani car is meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans, often taking thousands of hours to complete. The attention to detail and the use of high-quality materials contribute significantly to the high price tag.
Why is Pagani so special? ›
Every Pagani begins with an aesthetic shock. Utopia radiates simplicity. It asserts itself straightaway, affirms and imposes its lines, which are so typical of Pagani but at the same time it is so different from anything they have offered us before. A shape that is more flowing and curvaceous.
What is the most expensive car? ›
Price: $142 million. Let's start at the top, with the most expensive car ever sold at auction. The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe Prototype sold for $142 million in 2022. RM Sotheby's sold it on behalf of Mercedes-Benz at a private auction held at the carmaker's museum in Stuttgart, Germany.
What car is worth 142.5 million dollars? ›
RM Sotheby's announces sale of the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé. In what is being referred to as the most remarkable car auction ever conducted, Sotheby's, in association with Mercedes-Benz, has announced the sale of a 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé for the record price of €135m ($142.5m) to a private collector.
