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The 'Mona Lisa Of Cars'—1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupé—Sells For Record $142 Million
Mercedes-Benz sold an original 1955 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé, dubbed the “Mona Lisa of cars” because of its rarity and racing pedigree, for $142 million on May 5, the highest price ever fetched by a car at auction.
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Mercedes-Benz sold an original 1955 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé, dubbed the “Mona Lisa of cars” because of its rarity and racing pedigree, for $142 million on May 5, the highest price ever fetched by a car at auction.

The 'Mona Lisa Of Cars'—1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupé—Sells For Record $142 Million
It nearly tripled the previous auction record for a car.
