Auction stuff-up leads to a quadrupling of the price

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A chaotic auction for a rare 1939 Porsche Type 64 saw bidding mistakenly inflated to $US70 million, leading to confusion when the auctioneer corrected the bid to $17 million. The Type 64, the first car to bear the Porsche name, was ultimately passed in below its expected price. Other notable sales included a McLaren F1 LM selling for $29 million and a 1958 Ferrari 250 California Spider for $9.9 million, showcasing the high-stakes world of luxury car auctions.

Brands mentioned: Toyota, Porsche, Ferrari, McLaren, Ford, Aston Martin