This 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196R Formula 1 Racing Car became the most expensive car ever sold publicly yesterday at the Bonhams’ Festival of Speed auction.  It hammered for over $29 million, but the price isn’t even the real story here.

Read the amazing history of this record-setting and history changing vehicle here.

 W196R Formula 1 Racing Single-Seater

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