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The 'Mona Lisa Of Cars'—1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupé—Sells For Record $142 Million (2024)

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The 'Mona Lisa Of Cars'—1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupé—Sells For Record $142 Million? ›

The final figure of $142m dwarfs the previous record for a car sale, believes to have been held by a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO

Ferrari 250 GTO
The Ferrari 250 GTO is a grand tourer produced by Ferrari from 1962 to 1964 for hom*ologation into the FIA's Group 3 Grand Touring Car category.
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sold at auction in 2018 for $48. The Mercedes' value stems from its racing heritage, exclusively, and a genuine belief among classic car collectors that it would never be put up for sale.

Which Mercedes 300 SLR prototype sells for $142 million shattering most expensive car record? ›

Mercedes confirmed Thursday it has sold one of its 1955 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupés from its own collection for €135 million (roughly $142 million), shattering the record for most expensive car ever sold. The announcement confirms a report first published by Hagerty earlier in the month.

Who bought the 142 million dollar Mercedes? ›

It sold to classic-car dealer Simon Kidston, who placed the winning bid on behalf of an anonymous buyer.

Who bought the 143 million dollar Mercedes? ›

The winning bid was made by British car collector, advisor and dealer Simon Kidston on behalf of an unnamed client. Kidston lobbied the Mercedes-Benz board for 18 months to consider selling the car.

How much is a 1955 SLR Mercedes-Benz worth? ›

At $184M, meet the world's most-expensive car — a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR. The auction record shattering SLR 'Uhlenhaut Coupé,' nicknamed for designer Rudolf Uhlenhaut, was sold to an anonymous collector for 135 million Euros.

What is the most expensive car in the world? ›

List of Top 10 Most Expensive Cars in the World in 2024:
S.No.Car namePrice (as on 06-06-2024)
1.Rolls-Royce La Rose Noire Droptail₹267.1 crores
2.Rolls-Royce Boat Tail₹233.7 crores
3.Bugatti La Voiture Noire₹156.2 crores
4.Pagani Zonda HP Barchetta₹146.7 crores
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What is the most expensive car ever sold? ›

Let's start at the top, with the most expensive car ever sold at auction. The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe Prototype sold for $142 million in 2022. RM Sotheby's sold it on behalf of Mercedes-Benz at a private auction held at the carmaker's museum in Stuttgart, Germany.

Who owns the most expensive car in the world? ›

It's worth a whopping Rs 232 Crore and only 3 people in the world own it. Amongst the three owners of the most expensive car in the world is music power couple Jay-Z and Beyoncé…

What is the 149 million dollar car? ›

The World's Most Expensive Car Just Sold for an All-Time Record of $142 Million. The sale places the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR “Uhlenhaut” in the top 10 most valuable items ever sold at auction in any collecting category.

Did Mercedes almost buy BMW? ›

In 1959, BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke) almost went bankrupt and nearly sold out to Daimler-Benz, the maker of Mercedes-Benz cars. BMW was able to recover to the point that in 1992 it passed Mercedes in worldwide sales.

Who owns the most Mercedes? ›

Mercedes-Benz Group
Central headquarters in Mercedes-Benz complex Untertürkheim, Stuttgart
OwnersInstitutional investors (52.7%) Private shareholders (22.8%) BAIC Group (9.98%) Tenaciou3 Prospect Investment Limited (Li Shufu) (9.7%) Kuwait Investment Authority (6.8%)
Number of employees166,056 (2023)
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Are Mercedes SLR rare? ›

The result was the SLR McLaren, a muscular yet sophisticated coupé and roadster. The model was in production from 2003 to 2010, during which time some 2,157 examples would be built. Of those, among the rarest was the “Crown Edition” variant.

Why is Mercedes SLR so expensive? ›

Its extreme rarity, unique design and rich history all factor in to the record-breaking price. Prior to World War II, Mercedes-Benz's race cars were bankrolled by the Nazi regime and dominated the motorsports scene throughout the '30s. Nicknamed the Silver Arrows, these cars won multiple Grands Prix.

Who owns the 1955 Mercedes SLR? ›

The buyer of the 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé was an unnamed private collector, who agreed with the company that the car will remain accessible for public display on special occasions. The second prototype remains in the ownership of Mercedes-Benz.

What is the most expensive Mercedes 300 SLR? ›

A Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé from 1955 was auctioned off to a private collector for a record price of 135 million euros. This icon of automotive history is an absolute rarity and one of only two prototypes built at the time.

What is Mercedes most expensive car record? ›

On 5 May 2022, in Stuttgart, Germany, the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe was sold for $142,769,250 (£115.1 million; €135.1 million), becoming the most expensive car ever sold. But what makes this car so special?

How much is the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut coupé worth? ›

On 5 May 2022, a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé was auctioned by Sotheby's in Stuttgart, Germany, and sold for $142 million (£115 million; €135 million).

How much is the Mercedes 300 SL record price? ›

$143 Million Mercedes-Benz 300SLR Is the Most Expensive Car in the World. Mercedes-Benz sold its 300SLR Uhlenhaut coupe to a private collector and will use the proceeds for a global charitable fund. It's one of only two in existence.

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