Record-Breaking €51 Million Sale of 1954 Mercedes W 196 R Racing Car
A 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 196 R Formula 1 racing car, driven by Juan Manuel Fangio and Sir Stirling Moss, was sold for €51,155,000 at a private auction in the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart on February 1st, 2024, setting a new record as the most expensive racing car ever sold.
Record-Breaking €51 Million Sale of 1954 Mercedes W 196 R Racing Car
A 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 196 R Formula 1 racing car, driven by Juan Manuel Fangio and Sir Stirling Moss, was sold for €51,155,000 at a private auction in the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart on February 1st, 2024, setting a new record as the most expensive racing car ever sold.
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Record-Breaking \$53.9 Million Sale of 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 R
A 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 R Stromlinienwagen sold for \$53.9 million at a Sotheby's auction, becoming the most expensive Grand Prix car ever sold and second most expensive car overall, highlighting its racing history and design innovation.
Record-Breaking \$53.9 Million Sale of 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 R
A 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 R Stromlinienwagen sold for \$53.9 million at a Sotheby's auction, becoming the most expensive Grand Prix car ever sold and second most expensive car overall, highlighting its racing history and design innovation.
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40% Bias Score