The Mercedes-Benz W196 (sometimes written as the Mercedes-Benz W 196 R [1]) was a Formula One racing car produced by Mercedes-Benz for the 1954 and 1955 F1 seasons. Successor to the W194, in the hands of Juan Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss it won 9 of 12 races entered and captured the only two world championships in which it competed.

The Mercedes-Benz W 196 R Stromlinienwagen from 1954 is sold.

1954 - 1955 Mercedes-Benz W196: 58-shot gallery, full history and specifications

Feb 3, 2025 · A Mercedes-Benz W196 piloted by Fangio and Moss just fetched the highest known price paid for a grand prix car at auction.

The Mercedes-Benz W196 R ‘Stromlinienwagen’ (Streamliner) has become the most valuable Grand Prix racing car ever after selling for €51.155 million dollars ($53.9 /£42.8m) at auction.

6 days ago · A 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 R Stromlinienwagen sold for $53.9 million at a Sotheby’s auction on Saturday, making it the most expensive Grand Prix car ever sold and the second most expensive car of ...

Feb 3, 2025 · A one-car auction took place at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart over the weekend, and the car in question—a W196 R Stromlinienwagen from 1954—sold for €51,155,000 ($53,017,370). That makes it the most expensive Grand Prix car ever sold at auction, and the second-most expensive car sold at auction, ever.Driven by both of the Mercedes-Benz team’s …

All of which informs our understanding of the current offering, the 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 196 R Stromlinienwagen, chassis number 00009/54. Rarely has a racing car emanated brilliance on so many levels.

Feb 4, 2025 · Mercedes-Benz W196 R Becomes One of the Most Expensive Cars Ever Sold. The 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 196 R Streamliner, once raced by legends like Juan Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss, fetched a staggering $54 million.

Jan 22, 2025 · Mercedes W196 up for auction In a look back at Mercedes' glorious F1 history, the stunning 1954 model of their F1 challenger is set to go up for auction on February 1, 2025, in Stuttgart, with renowned luxury auctioneer Sotheby's .