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£19.6m

1954 Mercedes-Benz W196R Formula 1 Racing Single-Seater

Bonhams • UK • 12 Jul 2013

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Rare Sale

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£19,601,500

1954 Mercedes-Benz W196R Formula 1 Racing Single-Seater

UK • 12 Jul 2013

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196R Formula 1 Racing Single-Seater, chassis number 196 010 00006/54, is the ex-Juan Manuel Fangio car that won the German and Swiss Grand Prix. It's the only W196 outside of factory or institutional ownership, and remains in remarkably unspoiled condition.

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Condition 

7

The car is described as being in remarkably unspoiled, almost 'barn-find' condition. Save for the paint finish and the replacement of some hoses, the car remains today as last assembled and prepared by the factory Rennabteilung upon the works team's withdrawal, on December 9, 1955.

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196 010 00006/54

United Kingdom

1954

Auction

£19.6m

1954 Mercedes-Benz W196R Formula 1 Racing Single-Seater

Bonhams • UK • 12 Jul 2013

Market Position:

Rare Sale

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£42,765,580

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£42,765,580

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101 New Bond Street, London, Greater London, W1S 1SR, England

Operating from London, Bonhams is a physical auction house handling classic, historic competition, and collector cars. They conduct live auctions globally, offering vehicle consignment, appraisal, and valuation services.

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