#w196

[mensfactory]

1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 bearing chassis no. 00009/54

The W196 up for sale was originally built as an open-wheel car, like most Grand Prix racers. Fangio raced it in this configuration at a non-points race in Buenos Aires in 1954.

The car was then fitted with its current streamliner bodywork for the 1955 Italian Grand Prix at Monza, where it was driven by Moss.

After the 1955 season, Mercedes used it as a practice and test car before donating it to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum in 1965.

Photo via RM Sotheby's

[th21w]

[queerbenched]

Me when I'm the cuntiest car of the century.

for @f1blrcreatorsfest week 4: blueprint + history

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[thechicane]

One of the two 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupés built has just become the world’s most expensive car after changing hands for $143million. The winning bidder had been lobbying Mercedes to part with the car for 18 months. They have never sold an Uhlenhaut before. Both were kept by MB after retiring from their racing careers. The other example remains on display at Mercedes’ museum.

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This Mercedes Is Officially the Most Expensive Car Ever Sold at $143 Million

[feedingtherobots]

Mercedes-Benz W196

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