The unique Mercedes-Benz W196 Mercedes-Benz W196 became one of the most expensive cars of all time. In Germany, at the auction of RM Sotheby's, 54 million dollars were given for it. This was reported on the website of the auction house.

Now this Mercedes W196 Strominienwagen is the most expensive Formula 1 Bolid. The high price of the car is due to its rarity, non -standard design and racing successes.

Mercedes W196 STROMLINENWAGEN is distinguished by a streamlined body with closed wheels, which is atypical for Formula 1 car. The German team found a gap in the regulations of the competition, so such a car turned out to be quite legal.

The Mercedes W196 engine was also impressive in the 50s, an adzhzhe 2.5-liter in-line eight was equipped with direct fuel injection, which raised the power to 290 liters. Streamed sports car is able to develop 300 km/h.

Only four Mercedes W196 Strominienwagen made in total. They were used for racing on high -speed tracks, but ordinary cars with open wheels performed at slow authors.

It was on this Mercedes W196 Stromlinienwagen Juan-Manuel Fanchio won the Argentina Grand Prix of the Argentine Grand Prix. It was he who became the champion of Formula 1 in 1954.

In addition, while driving this carrier, Settleing Moss sagged second place in the Italian Grand Prix.

Since 1965, the Mercedes W196 has become an exhibit of the Automusive in Indianapolis (USA). Now he sells part of his collection and it is this car that is its pearl.

By the way, the museum put on auction and the most expensive Chevrolet Corvette $ 7 million dollars.

Focus also wrote that the Mercedes W126 time capsule will leave the hammer for $ 600,000.