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.

Mau Barquero ©2026 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's

FOR SALE: 1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S by Bertone

Scheduled to cross the block at RM Sotheby’s Sealed auction on June 17 with an estimate of $2.2 million to $2.6 million, this 1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S represents one of the most significant and...

FOR SALE: 1959 Porsche 356A 1600 Super GT Speedster

Throughout the production life of the Porsche 356 Speedster, buyers could choose from several engine configurations, including the highly sought-after Type 547/1 Fuhrmann four-cam flat-four used in the Carrera GT. The Carrera GT Speedster represented...

FOR SALE: 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster

Building on the extraordinary success of the iconic Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing, Mercedes-Benz introduced the 300SL Roadster for the 1957 model year. Debuting at the Geneva Auto Salon, the open-top grand tourer featured a redesigned and...
Alex Penfold ©2026 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's

FOR SALE: 2005 Porsche Carrera GT

A highly desirable 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is set to cross the auction block at RM Sotheby’s on June 17, carrying an estimated value of up to $3.25 million. Representing one of the most coveted...

FOR SALE: 1988 Porsche 959SC by Canepa

The Porsche 959 was developed in 1981 after Porsche chief engineer Helmuth Bott received approval from managing director Peter Schutz to create a 911-based Group B rally car. A prototype debuted at the 1983 Frankfurt...

Bonhams Greenwich Auction Yields 84% Sell Rate

A rare 1957 Porsche 356A Carrera GT finished in factory-correct Aquamarine Blue emerged as the top seller at the Bonhams|Cars Greenwich Auction on May 31, achieving $511,000 including buyer’s premium. The result landed within its...

FOR SALE: 1966 Ferrari 275 GTS

Introduced at the 1964 Paris Motor Show alongside the berlinetta-bodied Ferrari 275 GTB, the elegant Ferrari 275 GTS marked Ferrari’s return to open-top grand touring after the retirement of the celebrated 250 GT California in...

FOR SALE: 1985 Lola T711 Corvette GTP Race Car

Developed during General Motors’ return to factory-backed motorsport in the early 1980s, the Corvette GTP program marked a bold effort to reestablish the brand at the forefront of endurance racing. Beyond chasing victories in IMSA...

FOR SALE: 1965 Ford GT40

The legend of the Ford GT40 is inseparable from Ford’s relentless campaign to conquer Le Mans, and few surviving examples embody that story more vividly than chassis P1006. Now offered through Broad Arrow Private Sales,...

Marketplace: 1991 Lamborghini Diablo

The Lamborghini Diablo debuted in 1990 as the successor to the legendary Countach, quickly becoming one of the defining supercars of the era. Designed by Marcello Gandini and engineered under Luigi Marmiroli, the Diablo combined...
Darin Schnabel ©2026 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's

FOR SALE: 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB

The legendary Ferrari 275 GTB remains one of the most celebrated grand tourers of the 1960s, blending race-bred engineering with timeless Italian styling. Now offered through RM Sotheby’s Private Sales with an asking price of...

FOR SALE: 1988 Porsche 959 Sport

Created to demonstrate the outer limits of automotive technology, the Porsche 959 may have resembled the familiar 911 silhouette, but beneath the bodywork it introduced a level of engineering few road cars of the era...

FOR SALE: 1965 Aston Martin DB5

No Aston Martin enjoys the same universal recognition or enduring cultural impact as the Aston Martin DB5. Although its connection to James Bond undoubtedly cemented its fame in popular culture, the DB5’s reputation was built...

FOR SALE: 2005 Ford GT

The iconic Ford GT40 fundamentally reshaped public perception of Ford Motor Company during the 1960s, proving the automaker could conquer international motorsport while continuing to produce accessible road cars for the American market. After securing...

FOR SALE: 2022 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport

A striking example of modern hypercar engineering, this 2022 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport is currently offered for sale through Bring a Trailer, showcasing the French marque’s relentless pursuit of speed, aerodynamic efficiency, and luxury craftsmanship....

FOR SALE: 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Lightweight

A rare and competition-bred 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight will cross the block at Broad Arrow Auctions on May 17 with an estimate reaching $824,000, presenting collectors with one of the most historically...

1985 Ferrari 288 GTO Sells Quickly

The one and only: Gran Turismo Omologato G–T–O. Denoting Gran Turismo Omologato, it’s an acronym that, for Ferrari disciples, represents the summit of the mountain. For those of a certain age, it brings to mind...

FOR SALE: 1995 Ferrari F50

Set to cross the block at Mecum Auctions on May 16 without reserve, this exceptional 1995 Ferrari F50 represents one of the purest expressions of Maranello’s Formula 1-derived engineering philosophy. Chassis number 103501 is the...

FOR SALE: 1965 Shelby GT350R Fastback

Among the most historically significant American competition Mustangs ever built, this 1965 Shelby GT350R Fastback bearing chassis SFM5R106 is set to cross the block at Mecum Auctions on May 16. One of just 34 production-spec...

FOR SALE: 1995 Bugatti EB110 Super Sport

A landmark of 1990s engineering and one of the rarest modern Bugattis ever built, a Bugatti EB110 Super Sport is scheduled to cross the block at Mecum Auctions without reserve, presenting collectors with an opportunity...

FOR SALE: 2005 Maserati MC12

Set to cross the block with Mecum Auctions on May 16, this 2005 Maserati MC12 represents one of the most exclusive homologation specials of the modern era—an ultra-low mileage example showing just 515 kilometers from...
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From the Auction Archives

Some of our most popular and interesting auction action and sales from over the years.

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