These 10 Cars Cost More Than Most Islands, and It’s Wild
Some luxury cars reach price levels that most people associate with entire private islands. This is because they aren’t made for mass appeal or practicality. Instead, these vehicles are rare by design, commissioned for clients who often influence their construction from the ground up.
Several took years to build and exist in single digits. But the price tags reflect custom craftsmanship and extreme rarity.
Rolls-Royce La Rose Noire Droptail – $32 Million
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Inspired by the Black Baccara rose, this car was made to reflect a single owner rather than an audience. Rolls-Royce produced only four, and each one was shaped from the ground up around personal taste, including structure, materials, and finish. Inside, 1,603 individual wood pieces are arranged by hand to resemble rose petals. The exterior received the same care, requiring more than 150 paint trials before the color felt complete.
Rolls-Royce Boat Tail – $28 Million
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This car gained attention not only for its design but also for the individuals associated with it. Rumors connected it to high-profile owners, including Jay Z and Beyoncé. While unconfirmed, this speaks to the exclusivity of the Boat Tail, as only three exist. The back of the car opens to reveal a complete picnic setup, including a fridge and champagne holders.
Pagani Zonda HP Barchetta – $18.5 Million
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This version marked the end of the Zonda story and arrived in numbers so small they almost feel symbolic. Pagani built only three. One stayed with Horacio Pagani himself, and another was later destroyed in a crash. That leaves just a single HP Barchetta in private hands, a level of rarity that places it above most other Zonda models in both value and mystique.
Bugatti La Voiture Noire – $16 Million
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Honoring a vanished legend, Bugatti created La Voiture Noire as a single tribute to the Type 57 SC Atlantic, which was lost during World War II. That missing car remains one of the most valuable mysteries in automotive history. The modern interpretation uses a fully carbon fiber body finished in deep black, and six exhaust outlets define the rear styling.
Rolls-Royce Sweptail – $12.8 Million
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Before the Droptail and Boat Tail brought Coachbuild into the spotlight, the Sweptail reintroduced Rolls-Royce’s bespoke era. Commissioned by a single client, it combined elements of pre-war models and classic yachts into a sharply tapered, fluid design. Meanwhile, its full-length glass roof adds natural light without distraction.
Bugatti Centodieci – $9 Million
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Bugatti made ten of these, all based on the Chiron platform. It draws inspiration from the Bugatti EB110, released in the early 1990s. The Centodieci is 20 kilograms lighter than the Chiron and utilizes the same 1,600-horsepower W16 engine. Its front grille and five air intakes resemble those of the EB110.
Mercedes-Maybach Exelero – $8 Million
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Unlike most cars on this list, the Exelero began as a corporate project. Fulda, a tire manufacturer, commissioned it in 2005 to test the high-speed performance of its tires. Maybach built the car with a twin-turbo V12 and achieved a top speed of over 350 km/h. It was never marketed for sale, but over time, it became a status symbol. It appeared in music videos and eventually found its way into a private collection.
Pagani Huayra Codalunga – $7.4 Million
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Collaborating with two longtime collectors, Pagani created the Codalunga with a deliberate nod to 1960s Le Mans aesthetics. Limited to a run of five, each unit features aged leather, carbon fiber, and titanium exhausts with ceramic coating. Every example was purchased before it was shown publicly, which limits its presence on the resale market and reinforces its rarity among modern hypercars.
Pagani Huayra Imola Roadster – $6+ Million
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Reportedly priced above $6 million, the Imola Roadster commands a premium over its coupe counterpart, which sold for $5.4 million. Pagani has not confirmed the final figure, but its limited production—just eight units—adds significant value. Released in 2023, this roadster pushes 838 horsepower and produces over 600 kg of downforce at 280 km/h.
Bugatti Divo – $5.8 Million
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Only 40 cars were produced, and each sold out before Bugatti began building them. The Divo was engineered for precision handling, with changes to suspension and aerodynamics that make it more agile than the Chiron. Its 1,500-horsepower W16 engine remains, but the focus shifts to track-ready responsiveness. Around one-fourth of all Divos are reportedly located in Dubai.