1954 Mercedes-Benz Racer Sells For $53 Million

1954 Mercedes-Benz Racer. © Mercedes-Benz/RM Sotheby’s

1954 Mercedes-Benz Racer sells for $53 million in Stuttgart, second most ever at auction.

A rare 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 196 R Streamliner race car sold for $53 million at an auction in Stuttgart over the weekend, making it the second most expensive car ever auctioned.

1954 Mercedes-Benz Racer. © Mercedes-Benz/RM Sotheby’s

Driven by legends Juan Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss, the car was part of a special one-car auction at the Mercedes-Benz Museum on February 1.

1954 Mercedes-Benz Racer. © Mercedes-Benz/RM Sotheby’s

The final price includes a 10% buyer’s premium, bringing the total from its €46.5 million hammer price to €51.15 million (about $53 million).

1954 Mercedes-Benz Racer. © Mercedes-Benz/RM Sotheby’s

1954 Mercedes-Benz Racer. © Mercedes-Benz/RM Sotheby’s

1954 Mercedes-Benz Racer. © Mercedes-Benz/RM Sotheby’s

1954 Mercedes-Benz Racer. © Mercedes-Benz/RM Sotheby’s

source RM Sotheby’s