$11 Million Pagani Zonda 760 LM Roadster Sets Auction Record
A one-off carbon fiber Italian masterpiece just commanded an eye-watering $11,086,250 at RM Sotheby's Dubai auction. The 2014 Pagani Zonda 760 LM Roadster now holds the title for the most expensive Zonda ever sold at public auction.
That's $11 million for a car that wasn't even the most expensive Pagani ever made. The Zonda HP Barchetta still holds that crown at $17.5 million.
The Ultimate Zonda Cocktail
The LM Roadster isn't just rare—it's a bespoke creation that cherry-picks the most desirable elements from Pagani's greatest hits:
- Exposed carbon fiber bodywork with distinctive green accents
- 19-inch Zonda R-style wheels wrapped in track-ready rubber
- Le Mans prototype-inspired headlight cluster
- Race-derived aerodynamic elements from the Zonda Cinque and Tricolore
Beneath that sculpted carbon fiber lurks an AMG-sourced 7.3-liter V12 producing 760 horsepower. The engine note alone is worth a small fortune.
The cabin continues the race car aesthetic with carbon fiber seats, green accents, and a minimalist approach that reminds you this is a driver's machine first.
Auction Expectations vs. Reality
Market speculators predicted this unicorn would fetch north of $12 million, with some whispers suggesting it might approach $15 million.
The final hammer price fell slightly short of those lofty expectations. Still, $11.1 million for a decade-old Pagani with 28,505 kilometers on the clock isn't exactly chump change.
For context, Lewis Hamilton's Zonda 760 LH sold for approximately $11 million as well—though that car suffered the indignity of being crashed after changing hands.
The Pagani Hierarchy
The 760 LM Roadster sits firmly in Pagani royalty. Its auction price eclipses newer Huayra-based models like the Imola and Riviera.
Only the legendary Zonda HP Barchetta commands more money in the Pagani universe. With just three examples built and a price tag of $17.5 million, it remains the brand's crown jewel.
The LM Roadster's record-setting sale confirms what collectors already knew: the original Zonda, especially in its final and most extreme iterations, has transcended mere automobile status. It's now blue-chip automotive art—with a soundtrack that would make Wagner jealous.
And unlike most eight-figure art pieces, this one does 0-60 in under three seconds.
