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1954 Mercedes Benz W196 Formula 1 Racing Car

The 1954 Mercedes Benz W196 Formula 1 Racer sold at the Goodwood Festival of Speed Bonhams auction in 2013 achieved £19.6 Milion (just less than $30 million) to become the most-expensive car ever sold at public auction.
© Bohnams

2013 Bonhams Goodwood Mercedes Benz

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