1. CSX2000 1962 Shelby Cobra

Original cost: not offered to the general public Value today: $13,750,000 What actually qualifies anything as a collectible? The Shelby Cobra CSX 2000 has a deep history, and that history is everything. Since the 1962 model was the first Shelby Cobra ever produced, it also holds a unique, if not priceless, value for auto fans.

How much exactly are we talking about? In 2016, when the storied car was put up for auction, history was undoubtedly made. The sleek sports car set a new record for the most expensive vehicle ever sold in America when it went for a stunning $13,750,000. Was the price fair? We'll leave that up to you to decide.
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