this is nuts... the auction of this 1958 Messerschmitt 500 Tiger had an opening bid of $100k and finally sold for a shocking $280,000. And no, it was't owned by a celebrity or in a movie

https://mariothemultipla.wordpress.com/2013/02/19/wow-what-a-mega-microcar-sale/

I think it went for so much becuase RM Auctions did such a good job advertising the auction, the Bruce Weiner Microcar Museum auction.