In the early years of Formula 1, the pinnacle of motorsport, the rules were not as strict and numerous as today, and everything was not tied to millimeter conditions. This offered companies the opportunity to develop more unique vehicles. One of them is Mercedes Benz It was the W196R model that he took to the circuit in the 1950s. An example of the vehicle, also called Stromlinienwagen, is being auctioned.

W196R model, It was used by many legendary names during the time it competed in the races. Chassis number nine of the vehicle was driven by legendary champion Juan Manuel Fangio and achieved victories. These vehicles are among the race winners. Sir Stirling Moss had happened.

Bids can reach up to 50 million euros

Mercedes even produced 10 copies of this vehicle. working in his own garage loved. Later, four models of these vehicles, including vehicle number 9, were donated to a donation campaign and turned over to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Foundation.

RM Sotheby’s, which is organizing the auction, said the vehicle was the first ever sold to an individual customer. W196R He confirmed it was one of four models that took part in the 1951 F1 season. RM in this auction 50 million euros (1 billion 812 million TL) While we wait for an offer, it is indicated that this figure could be much higher depending on the situation.