The Jewel of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
Prepare your wallets, racing aficionados! An iconic Mercedes F1 car, the 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 196 R Stromlinienwagen, is hitting the auction block with a price tag that could make any car enthusiast’s heart race: $50,000,000. Picture this: driven to glory by none other than five-time world champion Juan Manuel Fangio, this machine isn’t just any vehicle—it’s a piece of history!
Fangio, Moss, and a Legacy of Victories
This extraordinary car is one of just 14 chassis ever built and one of only 10 that finished the thrilling 1955 season. With Fangio behind the wheel, it clinched victory at the Buenos Aires Grand Prix, marking the beginning of one of the champion’s most successful seasons. And let’s not forget about Stirling Moss, who drove this remarkable car to a record-setting fastest lap at the Italian Grand Prix. If those walls could talk, they would share tales of speed, competition, and sheer driving genius!
A Unique Opportunity Awaits
Offered by Sotheby’s, this auction presents a rare chance to own a vehicle that has been pampered in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum since 1965. This particular car is the second W 196 R model to ever be listed for private ownership and the only example boasting the coveted streamliner coachwork. It’s a collectible dream—and perhaps a racing nightmare for those without deep pockets! If you’re in the market for a piece of motorsport history, make sure to keep your eye on this legendary auction.
