In total, cars were sold for £ 575 million, which corresponds to SEK 7.95 billion. This is a decrease from 2023, when the market had sales of SEK 9.1 billion.
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Politics affects
However, the fluctuations of the market were expected. Traditionally, the car auction market is greatly affected during the US election year, and in 2024 no exception was.
In addition, the war in Ukraine and the unrest in the Middle East also played as destabilizing factors.
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It is increasingly invested in classic cars, which is pushing up prices in many places.
According to The Mediation Institute the average monthly salary in Sweden was SEK 39,900 in 2023.
For men, it was SEK 42,000, while for women it was SEK 37,800.
The most expensive car that was auctioned off in 2024 went for 197 697,500 SEK.
In other words, a man needs to save his entire salary for 4,707 years to afford. It also assumes that no tax is paid during that period.
A woman needs to save her entire salary for 5 230 years.
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The ten most expensive cars in 2024
10. 1969 Ford GT40 Lightweight
Sold for SEK 86,986 900
9. 1979 Ferrari 312 T4
Sold for SEK 91,253,848
8. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Alloy
Sold for 103 466 300 sec
7. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Competizione
Sold for 121 543 870 sec
6. 2014 Pagani Zonda LM Roadster
Sold for SEK 122,613,925
5. 1903 Mercedes-Simplex 60 credits
Sold for SEK 134,000,000
The oldest car on the list went too unreasonably. (Photo: Gooding & Co)
4. 1955 Ferrari 410 Sport Spider
Sold for SEK 142,618,700
A Ferrari is often a safe investment. (Photo: RM Sotheby’s)
3. 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Lungo Spider by Touring
Sold for 155 171,800 sec
You find a lot of Italian at the top. (Photo: Gooding & Co)
2. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider
Sold for 188 628 300 sec
The second on the list was also the same model as one. (Photo: RM Sotheby’s)
1. 1963 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider
Sold for 197 697,500 sec
250 GT California Spyder is one of the market’s most sought after cars. (Photo: Mecum Auctions)