The 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196R Formula-1 racing car driven by Juan Manuel Fangio en route to his second Formula 1 word driver championship title sold for $32.3 million a the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction making it the most-expensive car ever sold at public auction.
Photo courtesy of Bonhams.
2013 Bonhams Goodwood Mercedes Benz
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