17 Most expensive cars ever used in Hollywood movies

From Fast and Furious to Transformers, there are several action movies that have enthralled audiences with their use of classic and rare cars. James Bond movies are another example of movies that have bolstered the popularity of a car further. Action movies and sports cars are a match made in heaven. Therefore, here are the 17 most expensive cars that lit up the screens with their revving power.

1.⁠ ⁠1989 Lamborghini Countach Silver Anniversary

One of the most iconic supercars from the 1980s, this legendary car appeared in the movie The Wolf of Wall Street, where it was sadly smashed up in a scene where Jordan Belfort is drugged up and causing trouble. Interestingly, the expensive car itself was used and not a replica. After the movie, the wrecked car saw a bid of 1.35 million dollars.

2.⁠ ⁠Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder

One of the most iconic cars to grace the movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, this legendary sports car from the Italian luxury automotive company is designed by Sergio Scaglietti and has an estimated value of $18 million and upwards. While a replica was used in the movie, the real car is one of the most valuable Ferraris ever made.

3.⁠ ⁠1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder

Another ultra-rare Ferrari with an estimated value of 18 million dollars, this iconic car is part of the California Spyder line and has less bulk and a more powerful engine. The legendary car appeared in the classic Disney movie, The Love Bug, and was a pivotal part of the film.

4.⁠ ⁠Bugatti Veyron

This intimidating yet stylish car has an estimated value of $1.7 million and is a sports car designed by the Volkswagen Group and manufactured by Bugatti. It is named after the racing driver Pierre Veyron. The hypercar was seen in the movie Fast and Furious 7 when during a scene in Dubai, Dom and Brian drive it between skyscrapers.

5.⁠ ⁠Aston Martin DB5

The James Bond movies are known for their stupendous cars, and this grand tourer from Aston Martin remains one of the most popular cars from the franchise. Designed by Federico Formenti, the sleek car has an estimated value of 4.6 million dollars and appeared in Goldfinger and Skyfall. The car is usually loaded with all sorts of gadgets in the films.

6.⁠ ⁠1967 Shelby GT500

This high-performance vehicle built by Shelby American is a variant of the Ford Mustang and gained popularity after appearing in the movie Gone in 60 Seconds. The car has an estimated value of 1 million dollars and became an iconic part of pop culture after it was given the name Eleanor in the film.

7.⁠ ⁠McLaren P1

A movie about racing and action is bound to have one of the most beautiful hypercars. In the movie Need for Speed, this hybrid sports car designed by Frank Stephenson is featured in high-speed racing scenes and has an estimated value of 1.5 million dollars. The car is a successor to F1 and has iconic doors that open upwards.

8.⁠ ⁠Lykan HyperSport

One of the first sports cars to be designed indigenously in the Middle East, this hypercar manufactured by W Motors has an estimated value of $3.4 million dollars and was famously used in the movie Furious 7, where it crashed through buildings in Dubai. The rare car only has seven units in production.

9.⁠ ⁠Lamborghini Centenario

The limited-production sports car was made to celebrate the 100th birthday of the company’s founder, Ferruccio Lamborghini, and has an estimated value of 2.5 million dollars. The stylish car was used in the movie Transformers: The Last Knight as the vehicle created for Hot Rod. The car is the first Lamborghini to have three exhausts and a rear-wheel steering.

10.⁠ ⁠Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe

A car that signifies class and elegance, this mammoth luxury vehicle is a grand tourer based on the Rolls-Royce Phantom and has an estimated value of $500,000 and upwards. The car gained further prominence after appearing in the movie Iron Man, where Tony Stark used the car before becoming Iron Man.

11.⁠ ⁠Ferrari 275 GTB/4

A classic Ferrari from the 1960s, this front-engined V-12 powered coupe is one of the first road-going Ferraris to have a transaxle and independent rear suspension. Its value is estimated to be 3 million dollars and upwards, and the model was driven by Steve McQueen in the movie, The Thomas Crown Affair.

12.⁠ ⁠Koenigsegg CCXR

Manufactured by the Swedish automotive company Koenigsegg, this mid-engine sports car has the design of a high-powered sports car with the practicality of a regular automobile. Estimated at a value of 4.8 million dollars, the rare hypercar was seen in the movie Fast and Furious 5 during the closing scenes of the film.

13.⁠ ⁠Pagani Huayra

With only 100 units in production, this rare mid-engine sports car from the Italian manufacturer Pagani is a rare yet stylish hypercar estimated at 2.6 million dollars. The vehicle appeared in the movie Transformers: Age of Extinction and was used as an alternate for the Decepticon Stinger.

14.⁠ ⁠Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic

Considered one of the rarest and most luxurious cars to have ever been made, this coupe built by Bugatti only has four units in production and was made during the 1930s. The iconic and revered car has an estimated value of a whopping 40 million dollars and more, and even though its replica was most likely used in the movie Arthur, it is still an enigma.

15.⁠ ⁠Aston Martin Valhalla

This mid-engined car was developed in collaboration with Aston Martin and Red Bull Racing and is one of the new models to grace the James Bond films. It has an estimated value of 1.5 million dollars and upwards and made an appearance in the movie No Time to Die. The car has a plug-in hybrid powertrain and is intended to be a practical sports car.

16.⁠ ⁠Jaguar C-X75

Produced by Jaguar, this hybrid-electric concept hypercar was built in concept with Williams Advanced Engineering and has two diesel-fed micro gas turbines. The futuristic car has an estimated value of 1.1 million dollars and was used in the movie Spectre, where it made an appearance during an intense chase scene with Bond’s DB10.

17.⁠ ⁠Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss

An iconic grand tourer, this vehicle was developed in a collaboration between Mercedes-Benz and McLaren Automotive. The car is inspired by the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR and has an estimated value of 3 million dollars. The vehicle appeared in the movie Justice League, where it was Bruce Wayne’s choice of transport.