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The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coup was designed by and named after Marcus Breitschwerdt,

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Mercedes-Benz said it will donate the proceeds to create a fund for scholarships and educational research into the environment and decarbonization.

The Mercedes-Benz company owned both of the 300 SLR cars, and the May 5 sale took many collectors by surprise.

For non-personal use or to order multiple copies, please contact The private buyer, whose identity was not disclosed, has agreed that the 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coup will remain accessible for public display on special occasions, Breitschwerdt said..

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The cars 3.0-liter engine enables it to reach 180 mph, making it one of the fastest road legal cars to have ever been created at the time..

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The second prototype will continue to be displayed at the Mercedes-Benz Museum.

Mercedes-Benz will donate the proceeds to establish a fund to provide scholarships for young people pursuing environmental sciences., We are proud that we can contribute with our historical collection to this initiative connecting the past with the future of engineering and decarbonisation technology,

chief engineer of Mercedes-Benzs racing department from the mid-1930s until early 1970s. RM Sothebys sold a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe for a record 135 million euros, or $142 million, the auction house specializing in cars said Thursday. Finished in Black (040) over Anthracite interior, this rare option for the R129 SL is in excellent condition with working sunshades. 2020 The MB Market, All rights reserved.

The sale, first reported by Hagerty Insider, took place May 5 in a secretive and highly unusual auction at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, Germany. The exclusive auction took place earlier this month at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, Germany. A 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coup sold for 135 million (US$143 million) at an auction at RM Sothebys, making it the most expensive car, and one of the top 10 most valuable collectible items, ever sold in the world. The sale took place May 5 in a secretive and highly unusual auction at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, Germany. The sale smashed the previous record for the most expensive car sold at auction by more than $95 million and topped the $70 million record for a car sold privately.

A rare 1955 Mercedes-Benz vehicle known for its speed, design and engineering is now the most expensive car ever sold at auction.

Finished in Black Pearl over Gray Leather, this C124 is an original Hammer conversion by AMG in period and power comes from a 6.0-liter DOHC 32-valve M117 V8. https://www.barrons.com/articles/a-1955-mercedes-benz-fetches-record-143-million-at-auction-01653078585, A 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coup sold for 135 million (US$143 million) at an auction at RM Sothebys, making it the most expensive car, and one of the top 10 most valuable collectible items, ever sold in the world., Previously, the highest price achieved by a car at auction was a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, which sold for 90 million through RM Sothebys in 2018, the auction house said., One of just two prototypes built by the Mercedes-Benz racing department, the car has been owned by the German luxury automaker for the past 67 years.

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Prior to the sale, the most expensive car sold at auction was a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO that went for $48.5 million at RM Sotheby's in 2018.

The 300 SLR had a larger, 3.0-liter engine and was able to reach 180 mph, making it one of the fastest road-legal cars at the time.

The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe smashed the previous record for the most expensive car sold at auction by more than $95 million.

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The 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe is one of only two created in 1955 and is regarded as one of the most prized cars in auto history. "It's reasonable to say that nobody ever imagined that this car would ever be offered for sale, so for Mercedes-Benz to ask RM Sotheby's to conduct the auction was an absolute honor," said Peter Wallman, RM Sotheby's chairman for the U.K. and EMEA.

These wheels are made by OZ Racing in Italy and feature a multi-piece design and measure 8.5" in the front and 10" in the rear. Only selected collectors and Mercedes-Benz customers were invited to attend.

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It was built by Mercedes' race department and named after its chief engineer and designer, Rudolf Uhlenhaut.

Finished in Smoke Silver Metallic (702) over Brazil (273) leather, this W126 is offered with factory literature, service records, recent maintenance records, and a clean MI title. Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inbox. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe.

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All Rights Reserved. Bid for your chance to own this set of staggered 18" OZ MAE wheels and Michelin Pilot Sport tires on The MB Market. Distribution and use of this material are governed by our Subscriber Agreement and by copyright law. https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-1955-mercedes-benz-just-became-the-worlds-most-expensive-car-sold-at-auction-11653066275. An ultra-rare Mercedes-Benz race car sold for $143 million earlier this month, making it the most expensive car ever sold.

2022 CNBC LLC. Bid for your chance to own this 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Sport only on The MB Market. RM Sotheby's announced it auctioned off a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe for 135 million euros, or about $143 million. Bid for your chance to own this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL with only 62k miles on The MB Market.

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Finished in Polar White (149) over a Black Leather (221) interior, this 507-Edition AMG is powered by a 6.2L V8 with a Kleemann supercharger and shows only 68k miles. head of Mercedes-Benz Heritage, said in a news release..

1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe, Mercedes-Benz unveils its first new fully-electric SUV, the EQS, went for $48.5 million at RM Sotheby's in 2018.

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