£52m was top price-tag in 2021’s most expensive motors

With the disparity between the rich and the ultra-rich on the rise, millionaires and billionaires alike choose to showcase their wealth through the purchase of luxury hypercars.

A British car leasing expert business (leaseelectriccar.co.uk) recently rounded-up the top most expensive cars from the past 12 months to give an insight into the motoring market for the uber rich.

They also say that set to take the reins in 2022’s expensive line up are a few classic releases, such as the Rolls Royce Boat Tail and Pagani Zonda.

A spokesperson from leaseelectriccar.co.uk said: “With cars selling for prices up to £50,000,000 it is more exciting than ever to watch the motoring market grow.

“With flashy exteriors, mind-boggling horsepower and lightning fast engines, these meticulously manufactured motors are a sign of what is really possible with the motoring industry.”

The Top 10 Countdown

10 – Aston Martin Valhalla – £700,000
In the tenth spot is this plug-in hybrid top sports motor developed in collaboration with Red Bull Racing and inspired by F1 cars.

9 – Mercedes AMG One – £2,000,000
Described as a ‘Formula 1 car for the road’, this motor has some serious speed and beauty wrapped up into its multi million pound offering.

8 – Koenigsegg Jesko – approx. £2,300,000
There are only said to be 125 units to be sold of this Swedish supercar, making it not only exclusive in price but also in ownership.

7. Gordon Murray T.50 – £2,360,000
A true supercar, this motor is described by its manufacturer as an exercise in purity, with the absence of large wings or vents often seen on hypercars.

6. Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ – £2,750,000
As the latest limited edition of the super exclusive car, this version of the Bugatti is set to be the dream of many wealthy car lovers.

5. Bugatti Divo – £4,500,000
Limited to an exclusive 40 models, this supercar was designed specifically to improve track performance, with strategic design factors including a roof which has been altered to form an air duct, optimising the flow of air.

4. Bugatti Centodieci – £7,400,000
All of these ultra-exclusive models were sold before the car was even released, with only 10 ever created.

3. Pagani Zonda HP Barchetta – £12,600,000
With an extremely unique style and hefty price tag, this motor edges close to being one of the most expensive cars of the year.

2. Bugatti La Voiture Noire – approx. £13,600,000
This bespoke one-off supercar boasts a handcrafted carbon fibre body, 8.0 litre engine and 1,500 horsepower which all contribute to its colossal price tag.

1.1963 Ferrari 250 GTO – £52,000,000
Coming in at the top spot in 2021 was the Ferrari nicknamed ‘The Holy Grail Model’, which experts believe could scale even further in price to the £100m price mark within the next five years!

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