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10: 1962 Ferrari 250 LM |
9: 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe |
8: 1904 Rolls-Royce 10 HP |
7: 1929 Mercedes-Benz 38/250 SSK |
6: 1937 Bugatti Type 57SC Atalante |
5: 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster |
4: 1962 Ferrari 330 TRI/LM |
3: 1931 Bugatti Type 41 Royale Kellner |
2: 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder |
1: 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa |
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