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Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR: Triumph, Tragedy, and the World's Most Valuable Car

The Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR won the 1955 Mille Miglia, stood at the centre of motorsport's deadliest crash, and — as the Uhlenhaut Coupé — became the most valuable car ever sold at €135 million.

The Most Expensive Cars Ever Sold at Auction

The most expensive car ever sold at auction is the €135M Mercedes 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé — but the open public-auction record belongs to a $51.7M Ferrari. The verified top-10 ranking, and what drives the prices.