Six Most Expensive Cars in the United States

    The United States has been one of the major forces in the automotive industry since the first car was invented. They are also known to produce some of the most expensive cars on the market. Today, the US is the third largest car manufacturer in the world. In 2013, they produced more than 11 million, just behind the European Union and China. Below are six of most expensive cars in the United States:     1966 Batmobile 1 - $4.62 million   The Dark Knight owns a car befitting only that of billionaire Bruce Wayne. Based on the 1955 Lincoln Futura concept car, it first appeared in the 1966 iconic television series featuring Adam West. Building the car in the 50’s cost $250,000, but today it has a sparkling $4.63 million price tag thanks to the Dark Knight series directed by Christopher Nolan.  

1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake - $5.5 million

  The Super Snake edition is an ultra rare car model with a stingy attitude. This two-door roadster was the personal car of automotive designer, entrepreneur and racing driver Carroll Shelby. This particular variant was made for competition and was equipped with Twin Paxton Superchargers before it was converted to a street legal car. Another celebrity who owns this car model is comedian Bill Cosby.  

1964 Ford GT40 Prototype - $7 million

One of the first GT40s created in the US was a lightweight version and was equipped with a 4.7 liter v8 engine. Its enduring design and performance made it a pedigree at Le Mans. This particular car is well known in US racing history after it saw a podium finish at the 1965 Daytona Continental 2,000 kilometers. With these characteristics and the fact that the original engine and gear box are still intact, it fetched $7 million at the Mecum auction.  

1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe - $7.685 million

This race car from Shelby was made to take on one of the baddies in the road racing circuit- the Ferrari GT. And in 1965, it did. With a stunning driving performance and dazzling speed it has dominated circuits including Daytona, Monza, Sebring and Le Mans. It also won Shelby the World Manufacturers Championship. Bob Bondurant, its former racing driver, bought it in exchange for some big bucks.  

1931 Duesenberg Model J Long - Wheelbase Coupe - $10.34 million

Completely long, lovely, bespoke and powerful, the Model J Long is the pinnacle of American styling and craftsmanship. In the 1930s it was as desirable as the Ferraris of today. The car also saw the era before the Great Depression, which makes it quite historic. This Duesenberg knocked out eight figures in 2013 during the Pebble Beach auction.  

1968 Ford GT40 Gulf Mirage Lightweight Racing Car - $11 million

Topping the list is one of the most iconic racing cars of all time. Backed by a portfolio of famous racers and celebrated by enthusiasts around the world, the Ford GT40 is a real money magnet. This car is considered the pioneer of the carbon fiber body and has gained the trust of legendary drivers like Dick Thompson and Kacky Ickx. It was also seen in the films of action star Steve McQueen and has been shown in the movie Le Mans.