Mercedes-Benz of Huntsville Confirms: 1954 Mercedes-Benz Sold For Record $30 Million At Auct

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - July 12, 2013 - PRLog -- Driven by legendary formula 1 race car driver, Juan Manuel Fangio, in the 1950’s, the Mercedes W196R Formula 1 race car that stole collectors’ hearts was sold at a record breaking high price today. Until now, the record was held by a 1957 Ferrari Testa Rossa Prototype in 2011 for $16.4 million. The price of the Ferrari pales in comparison, though, to the $30 million spent at today’s auction.  

The Mercedes W196R F Much of the car’s value stems from its predominantly original and unrestored condition, along with its true-to-form scuffs and chips that date back to its days on the track. The car was one of a group of cars that won 9 World Championship-qualifying Grand Prix races in 1954 and ’55.

Mercedes enthusiasts are welcome to visit Mercedes-Benz of Huntsville to learn more about the colorful history of this collectors’ favorite manufacturer.

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