Classic & Collector Car Auctions & Market

Sports Car Digest is renowned for our coverage of the top auctions of rare and iconic classic motor cars from across the world. We follow the leading automotive auction houses specializing in the finest antique, classic, sports and racing cars, sending our team to be there in person as some of the most amazing cars ever made cross the threshold. The world of classic car auctions has grown immensely in the last decade and we now have tremendous access to a world of online-only classic, collector, and muscle car auctions through the new generation of companies like Bring a Trailer. This page is our guide to the top car auctions across the world and our coverage of all the important auctions in the vintage car world each year. As always, we focus on quality over quantity and limit our coverage to the investment-grade classic and collector cars, vintage and antique cars. We cover all the big auction houses, including Mecum Auctions, SM Sothebys, Artcurial, Barrett-Jackson, Bonhams, Gooding & Company, Mecum Auctions, RM Sothebys, and Silverstone Auctions and the top events on the calendar, including Monterey Car Week and Goodwood Festival.

Collector Car Auction News & Updates

Browse collector car sales, coverage, commentary and upcoming auction event dates from the premier iconic car auction houses around the world.

FOR SALE: 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

A historically significant 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing is heading to auction on Bring a Trailer, with the winning bid benefiting two Canadian charitable organizations.
Courtesy of the owner

FOR SALE: 1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche “Rivet” Coupé by Jay Ahr

This 1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche “Rivet” Coupé by Jay Ahr represents an unconventional interpretation of traditional British grand touring, combining the imposing proportions of a classic Rolls-Royce with contemporary engineering and an extensively reimagined design.

FOR SALE: 1982 Porsche 935 Bob Akin L1

The 1982 Porsche 935 Bob Akin L1, listed for sale through Classic Motors For Sale by Canepa, represents an ambitious chapter in privateer sports-car racing.

Auction News: 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster

Introduced at the 1957 Geneva Motor Show, the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster remains one of the most celebrated sports cars ever produced. Combining styling, advanced engineering, and exceptional performance, the Roadster represented the pinnacle of postwar German automotive craftsmanship.
Darin Schnabel ©2026 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's

FOR SALE: 1930 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Sedan by Murphy

The Duesenberg Model J represents one of the defining achievements of prewar American automotive engineering, combining advanced mechanical design with bespoke coachwork and exceptional craftsmanship. This 1930 example, fitted with convertible sedan bodywork by the Walter M.

FOR SALE: 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing represents one of the most consequential automobiles of the postwar era, combining competition-derived engineering with a design that remains instantly recognizable more than seven decades after its introduction.

FOR SALE: 2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition

This 2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition combines the engineering of Ford’s modern mid-engine supercar with a distinctive appearance inspired by the company’s historic endurance-racing achievements.

FOR SALE: 1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS Chairs & Flares

The Ferrari Dino represented one of the most important technical departures in Maranello’s history. Conceived around the compact V-6 principles developed in honor of Enzo Ferrari’s son Dino, the mid-engine sports car challenged Porsche on entirely different terms.
Ken Saito ©2026 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's

1988 Ferrari F40 With Matching-Numbers Engine Heads to Auction

Few modern Ferraris carry the historical weight of the F40. Conceived as a celebration of Ferrari’s 40th anniversary and famously the final road car personally approved by Enzo Ferrari, the F40 represented an uncompromising approach to performance.
©2026 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's

FOR SALE: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette LM

Offered through RM Sotheby’s Private Sales, this 1960 Chevrolet Corvette LM represents one of the most significant chapters in Corvette’s early competition history.
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From the Auction Archives

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Collector Car Auctions

Browse classic car auction results from events held worldwide. Updated weekly as results come in. We also preview the upcoming auctions

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Today's Classic Car Auctions. A Primer & Changing World!

The readers of Sports Car Digest have a passion for cars, whether it be exotics, antiques, muscle cars or collectible classics. When we started this site the classic car auction business was a private affair, largely hidden away to only those who could afford to buy the rare and iconic cars that came to market. Over time the market has changed. The investment-quality collector car market has grown, prices have skyrocketed and general interest in iconic cars has exploded. Companies like Sothebys successfully transformed the global automotive auction scene, helping elevate the perception of collector car auctions to premium events executed at the same level as high-end art auctions.

As the market grows, more and more people are actively buying and selling collector cars. Companies now specialize in this market, creating investment funds focused on specific models, while individuals build portfolios and the well-healed continue to buy up the rarest and most prized cars. On the other side, the number of websites and auction houses that specialize in the sale of classic cars has grown exponentially.

Companies like Bring A Trailer and Collector Cars have built enviable businesses as online only iconic car auctions, once again growing the market and getting the next generation excited about buying rare and classic sports cars. Below, we share some of our favorite online and traditional classic and collector car auctions. If you are looking for the best place to buy and sell vintage and classic vehicles, these are worth checking out.

Best Online Car Auctions

  • RM Sotherbys

  • ACC Auctions Online

  • AutoHunter Online

  • Bring A Trailer Auction

  • Car & Classic (UK) Online

  • Cars & Bids Online

  • Clasiq Auctions Online

  • Collecting Cars Online

  • Guys With Rides Online

  • Hemmings Auctions Online

  • PCCARMARKET Auction

  • Rad for Sale Online

  • Stratas Auctions Online

  • TheMarket (UK) Online

Best Classic Car Auctions

  • Mecum Auctions

  • RM Sotherby's

  • Bonhams

  • Gooding & Company

  • Worldwide Auctioneers

  • Silverstone (UK)

  • Artcurial

  • Barrett-Jackson

  • Okotoks

  • Motorious

  • CCA Everyman Classics