The 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé is the coupé version of the famous racing car 300 SLR, the F1 car of the time.
The idea was that it would race, but rule changes put an end to that and the Uhlenhaut Coupé is thus something as paradoxical as a racing car that never raced.
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A real gem
Despite this, a 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé from Mercedes’ own collection went under the hammer at RM Sotheby’s at a private auction.
The money, 135 million euros – the equivalent of 1.56 billion kroner – was used to start a new foundation whose purpose is to give young talents in engineering the opportunity to develop, with the aim of promoting development that benefits the environment.
Having said that, there is a car in Mercedes’ possession that is said to be worth significantly more.
Specifically, it is car #722, the racing car that Sir Stirling Moss won the famous Mille Miglia race in Italy in 1955. More specifically, it is a “regular” 300 SLR.
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Most expensive car ever
When it comes to the value of cars, many factors come into play.
These include exclusivity, historical significance, ownership history and so on.
The Stirling Moss 300 SLR was transported to London in honor of the late racing driver, something that was also done in 2021.
According to Youtuber TFJJ is car #722 worth 300 million British pounds, equivalent to 4.1 billion kroner.
In 2021, the same car was used in London for “one last tour” through London, something Mercedes documented. You can see the video below:
There is no indication that Mercedes will ever sell car #722, but you should never say never. If it ever goes under the hammer, it will be the most expensive car ever.
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