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Guinness World Records: Most expensive car sold at auction

Guinness World Records logo.Photo: Guinness World Records

The most expensive car sold at auction is a Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe, which sold for $142,769,250 (£115.1 million; €135.1 million) including premium and was auctioned by Sotheby’s in Stuttgart, Germany, on 5 May 2022.

The Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe, of which, only 2 models have been created by the German manufacturer, was sold at a ‘secret auction’ at the manufacturer’s brand museum in Suttgart.

The auction was brokered by Sotheby’s and the winning bidder chose to stay anonymous.

Most expensive car sold at auction. Photo: Guinness World Records

This week’s Guinness World Records:

Monday, 8 May – Click here

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Friday 12 May – Click here

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All records – 1 May – 5 May

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Shyleen Choruma

Shyleen is a Journalism graduate with a keen interest in contributing to the digital media landscape of South Africa. she is a Master of Communication and Media student. Shyleen kickstarted her career as a Public Relation Communicator, she has a passion for books and telling jokes.