15. Shelby Cobra 289 CSX2000 – $13.75 Million
You are probably asking why the early 1962 Cobra 289 is more expensive than first 10 cars on this list put together. What is the deal with this extremely expensive car? Well, the CSX2000 is the first Cobra Shelby they ever made.
It was in the personal fleet of Carroll Shelby for decades. The CSX2000 was also the first magazine loaner, publicity shot car. Also, it was a demonstration model many famous names drove. Basically, this Cobra is an enormously important part of American car history. And that justifies the price.
These are 15 of the most expensive American cars to ever cross the auction block. Which one do you dream of driving? If you can afford it, buy it now because the prices are sure to keep going up in time.