£42.77m (Est: £41.71m)
1954 Mercedes-Benz W 196 R Stromlinienwagen
RM Sotheby's • Germany • 1 Feb 2025
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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£42,765,580 (Est: £41,707,500)
1954 Mercedes-Benz W 196 R Stromlinienwagen
Germany • 1 Feb 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196 R Streamliner is a unique piece of racing history, being the first of its kind offered for private ownership. Driven by legends like Juan Manuel Fangio and Sir Stirling Moss, and meticulously maintained by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum for nearly six decades, this car combines racing pedigree with exceptional preservation.
Condition
9
Given its history of being donated to a museum in 1965 and maintained for 59 years, coupled with its racing pedigree and association with famous drivers, the car is likely in exceptional condition. The listing emphasizes the 'fastidious care' it received at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, suggesting minimal wear and excellent preservation.
/ 10
0000954
1954
Auction
RHD
Germany
£42.77m (Est: £41.71m)
1954 Mercedes-Benz W 196 R Stromlinienwagen
RM Sotheby's • Germany • 1 Feb 2025
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Description
The first Streamliner-bodied W 196 R ever offered for private ownership
One of four known complete examples mounted with the exquisite factory-built enclosed-fender Stromlinienwagen coachwork at the conclusion of the 1955 Formula One season Driven by future five-time Drivers’ Champion Juan Manuel Fangio to victory at the 1955 Buenos Aires Grand Prix Piloted by celebrated driver Sir Stirling Moss at the 1955 Italian Grand Prix at Monza, achieving fastest lap; presented today with that streamlined bodywork Donated in 1965 by Mercedes-Benz to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) Museum, and now offered from 59 years of fastidious care by the IMS Museum
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£42,765,580
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RM Sotheby's
1 Classic Car Drive, Blenheim, Ontario, N0P 1A0, Canada
Operating from Blenheim, Ontario, RM Sotheby's is a physical auction house handling high-end classic, historic competition, and collector cars. They conduct live auctions globally and offer vehicle consignment and private sales.
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