Audi R8 Le Mans Prototype Sells for $1,034,000
Back in July, we heard that a 2001 Audi R8 Le Mans Prototype race car would be heading to RM Auctions out in Monterey. Now that auction has come and gone, and the R8 Le Mans Prototype has sold for $1,034,000.
The Audi R8 Le Mans Prototype sale was part of a record-setting RM Auctions event. Joining the R8 was a 1968 Ford GT40 Gulf/Mirage that sold for $11 million, making it the highest price paid for an American automobile sold at an auction. In total, seven cars were sold for over $1 million making it one of the most successful RM Auctions ever.
GALLERY: Audi R8 Le Mans Prototype
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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