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: 1984 De Tomaso Pantera GT5

Introduced in Modena in March 1970, the De Tomaso Pantera combined striking design with raw performance, but its creator, Alejandro de Tomaso, continued refining the concept. Early production issues were resolved over time, yet U.S....

FOR SALE: 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster

A standout in the upcoming Bonhams Cars’ Monaco auction is a stunning 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster, estimated at $1.4M–$1.5M. This 1962 example features a matching-numbers engine, factory disc brakes, and extensive documentation. Originally delivered in...

FOR SALE: 1976 Porsche 934 Race Car

Built for Group 4 competition, the Porsche 934 used a largely standard body to meet regulations, while shedding weight through the removal of interior comforts like seats, air conditioning, and insulation. In their place came...

FOR SALE: 1966 Bill Thomas Cheetah Coupe

Developed in secrecy after GM’s 1963 factory racing ban, the Bill Thomas Cheetah emerged as Chevrolet’s covert rival to Carroll Shelby’s Cobra. Engineered by Corvette tuner Bill Thomas, it was an uncompromising sports racer featuring...

FOR SALE: 2021 McLaren Elva

The McLaren Elva is the brand’s first open-cockpit road car and part of its top-tier Ultimate Series, representing the most extreme edge of McLaren engineering. Limited to just 149 units, it is also the lightest...

FOR SALE: 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder

Porsche’s enduring mystique is deeply rooted in its storied motorsport success, with many of its most celebrated road cars developed alongside their racing counterparts. A prime example is the Porsche 918 Spyder, which shares core...

FOR SALE: 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera Cup 3.8 RSR

Porsche produced just 45 examples of the 993-based 3.8 RSR between 1996 and 1998 for IMSA and international GT competition. One of these rare cars is now listed on Bring a Trailer, and its RSR...
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FOR SALE: 2005 Porsche Carrera GT

The Porsche Carrera GT is one of the most defining analogue supercars of its era. This 2005 example is expected to bring as much as $2.9 million at RM Sotheby’s Monaco sale on April 25....
Kevin Van Campenhout ©2026 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's

FOR SALE: 2004 Ferrari Enzo

Set to cross the auction block at RM Sotheby’s ucpoming Monaco Auction on 25 April, this 2004 Ferrari Enzo comes with an estimate of around $5.5 million–$6 million and represents one of the most desirable...

Marketplace: 2008 Spyker C8 Laviolette

This 2008 Spyker C8 Laviolette is one of 67 produced and was imported new for sale at Braman Cadillac in Miami, Florida. In 2010, it was exported to Alberta, Canada, before being returned to the...

FOR SALE: 1966 Lamborghini 400 GT ‘Interim’

The Lamborghini 350 GT marked the brand’s debut, combining engineering from Giotto Bizzarrini and Gianpaolo Dallara with Touring’s lightweight bodywork. Built between 1964 and 1966, just 120 examples were produced. Seeking more power and comfort,...

FOR SALE: 2017 Lamborghini Centenario

Unveiled at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, the Lamborghini Centenario was created to honor the 100th birthday of company founder Ferruccio Lamborghini. Departing from the brand’s tradition of naming cars after bullfighting themes, the Centenario...

Marketplace: 1996 Marcos Mantara Coupe 400

Few British sports cars capture the eccentric spirit of low-volume performance manufacturing quite like the Marcos Mantara. This 1996 Marcos Mantara Coupe 400, one of just 137 examples produced over a seven-year run, was originally...

FOR SALE: 1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary

Introduced in 1974, the legendary Lamborghini Countach saw production of just over 2,000 units before concluding its run in 1990 with the celebrated 25th Anniversary Edition—a fitting tribute marking the silver jubilee of Automobili Lamborghini....

FOR SALE: 1983 Lancia 037

In 1979, the FIA introduced sweeping rule changes, creating Group B for 1982 and giving manufacturers limited time to respond. Lancia adapted by partnering with Abarth and Pininfarina, basing its new rally car—code-named SE037—on the...

FOR SALE: 2022 Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Countach, Lamborghini introduced a bold reinterpretation of the legendary supercar. Retaining its name—derived from a Piedmontese exclamation of awe—the new Countach LPI 800-4 blends futuristic styling with...

FOR SALE: 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupe

This 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupe is one of the most important sports cars of the postwar era, developed from the W194 racing car and brought to production after Mercedes-Benz responded to Max Hoffman’s...

FOR SALE: 1999 Chrysler Viper GTS-R

Developed at Chrysler’s Advanced Design Studios in late 1988, the Dodge Viper debuted as a concept at the 1989 Detroit Auto Show, drawing clear inspiration from Carroll Shelby’s Cobra Daytona. Built for both road and...

FOR SALE: 2008 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Coupe

The Bugatti Veyron set a new standard for supercars, becoming the world’s fastest production car and reviving one of the most historic performance brands. Its W16 engine—effectively two V8s sharing one crankcase—used four turbochargers and...
Alex Penfold ©2025 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's

FOR SALE: 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster

This 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster is among the most significant surviving examples of the legendary W198 series. Finished in its factory-correct White (DB 050) over Red (DB 030) leather interior, the car remains remarkably...
Alex Penfold ©2025 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's

FOR SALE: 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring

The 911 Carrera RS wasn’t conceived as a road car but as a homologation model for Porsche’s 911 RSR to compete in Group 5 racing. Designed to meet racing regulations, it shed weight and adopted...

Marketplace: 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Lightweight

Background The 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Lightweight (RS 2.7) is one of the most significant cars in Porsche history because it marked a turning point where the road-going 911 became a dominant platform for...
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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