$52 Million 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 196 R Now Second Most Expensive Car Ever Sold
Collectors are crazy, and when a car pops up that no one else has ever owned in a private collection it attracts the heavy hitters. We’ve already seen it play
Mercedes-Benz Museum Sees Record Crowds In 2024
For fans of the brand and cars in general, visiting the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, Germany is a dream they hope to one day realize. In 2024 a record number of people did just that, with the museum reporting attendance at 882,
This Lightning-Fast 1954 Mercedes-Benz Just Became the World’s Second-Priciest Car
RM Sotheby's sold a 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 196 R Stromlinienwagen for $52.6 million, second only to a $142 million car the house sold in 2022.
1954 Mercedes Race Car Sells For $53.9 Million At Auction
A 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 R Stromlinienwagen sold for $53.9 million at a Sotheby’s auction on Saturday, making it the most expensive Grand Prix car ever sold and the second most expensive car of all time. The only car to fetch more was a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé, which sold for $143 million in 2022.
A Racing Legend: What Makes The $54 Million Mercedes Unique?
A piece of automotive history was recently made with the sale of a 1955 Mercedes-Benz W196 R Stromlinienwagen for a record-breaking $54 million at auction. This iconic race car, renowned for its innovative design and groundbreaking performance,
Mercedes-Benz W 196 R Breaks Record and Is Auctioned for $53.9 Million
The Mercedes-Benz W 196 R Streamliner, a rare Formula 1 race car from 1955, was auctioned for $53.9 million, becoming the second most expensive car ever sold.
Stirling Moss’s 1955 Mercedes W196 R Fetches Record Amount at Auction
Mercedes W196 R Stromlinienwagen, once raced by Formula One legends Juan Manuel Fangio and Sir Stirling Moss, has sold for a record €51.15 million (£42.7 million) at auction. The sale, conducted by RM Sotheby’s at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart,
$54 Million Milestone: Examining the Record-Setting 1955 Mercedes
A new auction record has been set. A 1955 Mercedes-Benz W196 R sold for over $50 million. Yes, you read that right.
Unlicensed Mercedes driver nabbed for 2024 hit-run Queens crash that killed MTA worker
James Vennitti, 63, was arrested Tuesday for the Feb. 10 crash on the Whitestone Expressway that left 43-year-old David ...
Mercedes F1 Car Breaks Record With Insane $53 Million Sale
The Mercedes-Benz W 196 R Stromlinienwagen has set a new record, selling for $53,917,370 at a recent auction, making it the ...
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Mercedes-Benz EVs can now charge on Tesla Superchargers
Mercedes-Benz said in January access to Tesla's Supercharger charging network would open to the German EVs in February. While ...
I drove a $72,000 Mercedes-Benz plug-in hybrid SUV. It's the perfect gateway to EVs without the range anxiety.
I drove a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e plug-in-hybrid luxury SUV and was impressed by its efficient drivetrain, luxurious ...
How Mercedes-Benz Modernized The G-Wagen: Crazy Tech, Classic Details
This iconic SUV finally got the modern makeover it needed, adding an electric version and modern tech while preserving its six-figure price tag and classic heritage.