The world of luxury and collectible cars has become increasingly fascinating,
especially when it comes to historical models that span the decades and continue to impress both for design as for the performance.
In 2025, one of the biggest milestones in this market was the sale of one of the rarest and most iconic cars in the history of Mercedes-Benz : O Mercedes-Benz W196 Stromlinienwagen.
This specimen was sold for a stratospheric price of US$ 52.7 million (approximately R$ 305.66 million ),
becoming the second most expensive car already sold at auction, second only to another Mercedes-Benz , O 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe , which was sold for US$ 143 million (about R$ 829.4 million ) in 2022.
O Mercedes-Benz W196 Stromlinienwagen It's not just a car, but a real historical relic of motorsport, representing the pinnacle of motorsport engineering Mercedes-Benz in the 1950s.
Presented to the world in 1954, the model immediately stood out by winning both the first as the second place at the French Grand Prix that year, one of the most important competitions in Formula 1.
This car was not only victorious on the track, but became an icon of performance , technology It is innovation .
For many, a car like this represents not just a purchase, but a investment in history and prestige.