Mercedes-Benz300 SLR
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR (W 196 S) is a two-seat sports racing car that took part in the 1955 World Sportscar Championship before a catastrophic crash and fire at Le Mans later that year ended its domination prematurely. The car was designated "SL-R", which was later condensed to "SLR". Technically, the W 196 S is based on the W 196 R, but has a slightly different engine, displacing 3 litres.
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Sports racer (factory code W196S) sharing its chassis/engine philosophy with the W196 F1 car. 9 chassis built: 7 open roadsters, 2 closed 'Uhlenhaut Coupes'. Driven by Stirling Moss/Denis Jenkinson to win the 1955 Mille Miglia. One Uhlenhaut Coupe sold privately via RM Sotheby's in 2022 for ~$142M, the most expensive car ever sold.