In pictures: Hypercars, vintage beauties and other rarities for sale at Villa Erba auction

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Next week, some of the finest classic cars in the world go under the hammer at the RM Sotheby's Villa Erba sale. The event is in collaboration with the super-high-end Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, which takes place from May 26 to 28 on the shores of Lake Como in Italy (the sale is on May 27). For more information and to browse the full catalogue, visit www.rmsothebys.com/ve17/villa-erba.

Click through our gallery to see some of the most-expensive lots.