Mercedes-Benz W196R
Posted by Scott
This Mercedes-Benz W196R won the 1954 German and Swiss Grands Prix with Juan Manuel Fangio behind the wheel. It sold at auction this year for an astounding $29,619,826. Love how it hasn’t been restored; the wear lends an authentic feel.
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Nicholas says:
December 14, 2013 at 3:25 amThe photos were taken at a studio in South West London on behalf of the auction house Bonhams. Full lot details are here:
http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/20929/lot/320/
Scott says:
December 14, 2013 at 4:05 amThanks Nicholas, updated
Anonymous says:
December 14, 2013 at 7:56 amawesome car, at first glance that plaid seat really didn’t do it for me against the minimal paint job.