classic supercar Mercedes 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe 1956 onwards became the most expensive car sold in history with a figure in $142 million (135 million euros). In Russian currency, this is almost 9 billion.
The car was sold during the auction for “Sotheby’s”, ten collectors, who were selected by the manufacturer himself, took part in them. The new owner will have to provide a car for exhibitions and abandon the idea of u200bu200bresale.
The model was created for racing tracks, but the tragic episode at Le Mans in the summer of 1955 led to the end of the tradition. That time, 84 people died, including the pilot, and almost two hundred spectators were injured. Only a couple were released for racing competitions 300 SLR. Rudolf Uhlenheit, who headed the testing department, used one of the cars as his own transport.
Formerly in Mercedes They said they would never sell this car. However, the deal did happen.
The second most expensive car was sold in 2018 for $48,405,000 Ferrari 250 GTO 1962.
