One of the most skilful and natural drivers ever to grace Formula One, writes the three times F1 World Champion Jackie Stewart, in his foreword to Eoin Young’s biography of Chris Amon.

A review of this year’s auctions around the world reveals no signs of any economic crisis. But then again these collectors don’t buy their cars from their last money. Anyway at year’s end, I thought it might be appropriate to update the ranking of the Top 10 prices paid for cars sold at auctions worldwide. [...]