
1954 Mercedes-Benz W 196 R Stromlinienwagen Sold For $52M
Images courtesy of RM Sotheby’s/Mercedes-Benz AG From JustLuxe Content Partner MensGear You wouldn’t believe how crazy some bids can get when rare vintage vehicles go on auction. While the car’s overall condition also comes into play, sometimes, it won’t even matter as long as everything is original. A notable example comes from RM Sotheby’s recently concluded sale of a 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 196 R Stromlinienwagen (Streamliner). The listing says the unit was donated by the manufacturer to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) Museum in 1965. After 59 years of outstanding care by the establishment, it returned to Stuttgart, Germany. On…