Audis are some of the most desirable cars on the planet, given their race history and overall historical significance. As such, it can be interesting to look into the figures from time to time just to see how much some Audis can be worth. Here are the five most expensive Audis sold at auction and the price that they went for. Please keep in mind that all information from this article was secured from this source.

2001 Audi R8 Le Mans Spyder

$1,038,517 at RM Auctions Monterey, California, USA in August 2012

Le Mans prototypes are rarely, if ever, seen on the market. Obviously not for street use, this particular car has a celebrated history, as it placed first at the Jarama in 2001. While it’s particularly famous for being driven by legendary racing drivers Tom Kristensen and Rinaldo Capello, it has enjoyed many more races and wins by other less prominent drivers throughout the ages. Though no longer a racing piece, this automobile serves as a testament to some of racing’s greatest memories.

1984 Audi Quattro Sport SWB Coupé

$401,500 at RM Auctions Phoenix, Arizona, California, USA in January 2015

Speed is not necessarily the most desirable factor in an automobile—case in point is the 1984 Audi Quattro Sport. Originally planned to be mass-produced under the guise of homologation, Audi only ever ended up producing 214 different cars. Of those 214 cars, only 164 were reportedly delivered to customers.

1937 Audi 225 Spezial Cabriolet

$227,947.50 at RM London in September 2008

This is the car that you imagine in all the 1920s gangster movies. Sporting the classic look associated with turn-of-the-century mechanics, a solid and curvy body that accentuates the period flair, and an overall air of graceful dominance, the 1937 Spezial Cabriolet is a perfect example of a treasure preserved through the ages. It goes without saying that this auction piece represented an age of craftsmanship and pride, something that certainly shows through the automobile.

1985 Audi Quattro Sport SWB Coupé

$191,873 at Bonhams Goodwood, Chichester, September 2013

The Sport Quattro SWB coupé is the iconic post-war Audi that everyone imagines. The Ur Quattro ran at a reported 306 hp and was an amazingly fast and vicious rally car capable of taking turns with better handling due to its short and lightweight wheel base. While not as rare as its older brother, this automobile still faced a lot of manufacturing issues that eventually helped bolster the value of the car.

2009 Audi R8

$105,029.92 at Gooding and Company Scottsdale, Arizona, USA in January 2011

It’s not often that a car still in assembly shows up for sale at an American catalog sale. But the continued desirability and difficulty in obtaining what many consider to be the best-handling road car on the planet mean that the demand has not slowed down one bit. The R8 is one of those special performance cars that is destined to depreciate little and will likely be recognized as an instant classic the day the last one leaves the production factory.

We hope that you have enjoyed this roundup of the most expensive Audis sold at auction. If you want to sell your Audi, contact Nahas Motorcars for an efficient and first-rate selling service! You will enjoy a respectful and relaxing experience while selling your high-performance automobile.