Why is 1955 Mercedes Benz 300 SLR the world's most expensive car to be auctioned?
The 1955 Mercedes Benz 300 SLR was put into storage when Mercedes withdrew from racing after an accident involving the car that killed 83 people. Only one modified 300 SLR was kept in use by its designer Rudolf Uhlenhaut. This is likely why 'Uhlenhaut Coupé' edition became world's most-expensive car after being auctioned for $142.3 million (₹1,203 crore) in 2022.