Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.Can't Beat The ClassicsWhen it comes to investments, it seems that those who've bought, kept, and maintained automotive classics have outdone everyone. In the past few years, the classic car market has boomed and continues to do so, as new cars and models are inducted into the classic car market, driving up their values.Mecum Auctions recently held a high-profile affair at Indy 2026, where a number of very notable and rare automotive icons were up for sale. Most cars breached the $1 million mark, but the top ten were in a class of their own.MecumView the 4 images of this gallery on the original article$74 Million Top TenAs we enumerate the top ten, you'll notice a distinctly Italian theme; most of the top-notchers came in the form of Italian exotics. Starting things off is a 1971 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spyder, one of only 122 made, and it even appeared in a movie called A Star Is Born. It sold for $2.53 million. Up next is an American icon: a 1965 Shelby GT350R, one of only 34 race-spec models, fetching $2.75 million. Taking us back to the Italians is a bright yellow 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4, the replacement for the 250. This 275 is one of 330 and sold for $2.86 million.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe first car on the list to breach the $3 million mark is the 1972 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV, which we covered a while back as a one-off. This Miura is the only example finished in Bleu Tahiti with gold accents over white leather upholstery; it sold for $4.67 million.At this point, prices are jumping drastically; the next car on the list is a 1991 Ferrari F40 in pristine condition, which sold for $5.17 million. Now at the halfway mark, the 5th car is a modern classic, a Ferrari La Ferrari, going for $8.58 million.Eclipsing the La Ferrari at number 4 is a 2005 Maserati MC12, the spin-off model based on the Enzo. It is now the most expensive MC12 ever sold, at $9.5 million, beating the previous record of $5.2 million set in 2025. Third on the list is a 1995 Ferrari F50, which surprisingly sold for more than the more sought-after F40; it went for $9.79 million. The penultimate car is a rare silver (one of six) Ferrari Enzo that hits the $10.23 million mark.MecumView the 5 images of this gallery on the original articleThe Most Expensive LotTopping the sales for the 2026 Mecum Indy auctions is unsurprisingly a Ferrari, but not just any, a 1963 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California. Historically, any 250 Ferrari model usually sells for top dollar, and some can reach $30 million. This short-wheelbase convertible is just one of fifty-five and was sold for an eye-watering $18.15 million.MecumThis story was originally published by Autoblog on May 23, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.