Beautiful cars at Monterey 2015 auction - pictures

<strong>2006 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 “001”</strong> The importance of the Bugatti Veyron cannot be denied. With its 8.0-litre W16, quad-turbocharged engine producing 1,000bhp and capable of reaching 253mph, the car instantly became a mo

<strong>1956 Porsche 356 A Speedster</strong> The Porsche 356 A Speedster was produced from October 1955 to August 1957 and was a huge hit in the United States. Approximately 1,850 of the cars were built with the option of two engin

<strong>1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Alloy Gullwing&nbsp;</strong> The Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing is almost guaranteed to be featured at any exclusive car auction, such is the heritage and desirability surrounding it. The Alloy version w

<strong>1967 Toyota 2000GT&nbsp;</strong> Described by some as the “Japanese E-Type”, the 2000GT is arguably one of the most beautiful cars Toyota has ever created. It’s the perfect riposte to those who think of Toyota as a very con

<strong>1967 Aston Martin DB6 Mk1 Shooting Brake by Radford</strong> This Radford-bodied Aston DB6 Shooting Brake is one of just four in existence. It’s largely original and has been carefully looked after in its lifetime with the s

<strong>1964 Ferrari 250 LM by Scaglietti</strong> The Ferrari 250 LM is rarer than the 250 GTO – a car that regularly fetches tens of millions when it goes under the hammer. That would suggest that this car could be one to watch at

<strong>1960 Fiat 600 Jolly &amp; 1958 Fiat 600 Multipla</strong> Possibly one of the most eye-catching lots at Monterey, the Fiat 600 Jolly and 600 Multipla may not be the most expensive – or the fastest – cars up for grabs, but th

<strong>2015 McLaren P1</strong> At the other end of the scale to the cheery pair of Fiats is the McLaren P1. It’s the newest car up for auction at Monterey and is McLaren’s answer to the extreme Ferrari LaFerrari and Porsche 918.

<strong>1906 Pungs-Finch Finch Limited Touring</strong> It is believed this car is a true one of a kind. Created by a Detroit engine manufacturer and his father-in-law, the Pungs-Finch Chitty Chitty Bang Bang-lookalike never took of

<strong>2013 Aston Martin Centennial DB9 Spyder Concept by Zagato</strong> This DB9 Spyder concept car was built by Zagato in 2013 to celebrate 100 years of Aston Martin. It’s based on a standard DB9 Volante and is the only model in

<strong>1931 Bentley 4.5-litre Supercharged Two-Seater Sports in the style of Vanden Plas</strong> The world of classic Bentleys can be something of a minefield as this 1931 “Blower” Bentley neatly demonstrates. Originally bodied by

<strong>1964 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray</strong> The Corvette Stingray is arguably one of the most iconic American cars of all time. Powered by a 365bhp V8 engine, this iconic Chevy always attracts plenty of interest at auction, pa

<strong>1962 Ghia L6.4 Coupe</strong> While it’s always nice to appreciate a classic Gullwing Merc, countless Ferraris or some iconic racecars, auctions like Monterey often throw up something individual and truly different. It’s not

<strong>1993 Jaguar XJ220</strong> Featuring in “The Pinnacle Portfolio” section of the Monterey sale is this Jaguar XJ220. One-time claimant to the fastest car in the world title, the XJ220 hit a top speed of 213mph in 1992, but th

<strong>2008 Lamborghini Reventon</strong> The Lamborghini Reventon wowed the crowds at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, and went into a very limited production of just 20 cars following that. Priced at just under £800,000 it paved th

<strong>1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet</strong> Big, luxurious Mercedes convertibles have long been the preserve of the rich and famous, as well as the odd head of state from time-to-time. This 280 SE drop-top was once rate

<strong>1988 Porsche 959 ‘Komfort’</strong> The Porsche 959 debuted at the 1985 Frankfurt Motor Show and shook up the car world with its advanced technology and near-200mph top speed. It was the fastest production car in the world a

<strong>1915 Rolls-Royce 40/50 HP Silver Ghost Limousine by Hamshaw</strong> This Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Limousine was one of the last Silver Ghosts to be built before World War I and has spent most of its life in the hands of som

<strong>1974 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS</strong> One of a spectacular 32 Ferraris up for grabs at Monterey, this Ferrari Dino 246 GTS was delivered to the USA straight from the factory. The GTS was a targa-topped version of the hard-top G