Norman Verona Posted May 22, 2013 Posted May 22, 2013 Whilst we're on about auctions, Bonhams will be auctioning a Mercedes Benz W196 as driven by Fangio to win the world championship in 1954. If I can remember this correctly, there were 14 of these cars made, 1 has been written off and MB own 9. So only 4 are in "public" hands. It is a very significant car which would have won more GPs if MB hadn't withdrawn from racing following the Le Mans tragedy. Technically it was way beyond anything else at the time. I suspect this car will break all records and could go for more than £20 million, Actually I wouldn't be surprised to see it fetch £35 Million ($50 million dollars). It is highly unlikely another will come on the open market in the next 20 years, if ever. Auction is at the Festival of Speed on the Friday. HERE Quote
XTR2Turbo Posted May 22, 2013 Posted May 22, 2013 I am surprised that if Mercedes donated it originally to Beaulieu that they were allowed to then sell it .. Quote
Norman Verona Posted May 22, 2013 Author Posted May 22, 2013 I think it left Beaulieu some time ago.Bonhams are refusing to say where it comes from and who owns it. Quote
XTR2Turbo Posted May 22, 2013 Posted May 22, 2013 Yes I didn't imply it is beaulieu selling now but it's puzzling how it could leave them and end up in private hands rather than going back to MB Quote
Norman Verona Posted May 22, 2013 Author Posted May 22, 2013 Sorry, I've now read the link so see what you mean. Quote
AidanPlace Posted May 22, 2013 Posted May 22, 2013 Bum, haven't got room for that now I have the Aston. The Westy has to stay Quote
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