Mercedes-Benz W 196 R, chassis 00009/54
Fangio and Moss raced this chassis. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum held it before the Stuttgart sale.
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Documented auction results
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| Chassis | Date and auction | Outcome and price | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00009/54 | 1 Feb 2025RM Sotheby’s · W 196 R: The Monza Streamliner1954 Mercedes-Benz W 196 R Stromlinienwagen | SoldEUR 51,155,000 · Published sold price | Auction evidence |
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Chassis and provenance
Fangio and Moss raced this chassis. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum held it before the Stuttgart sale.
Explore the Mercedes-Benz W 196 guide- 1955 · Buenos Aires Grand Prix
Fangio won in this chassis.
Event evidence - 1955 · Italian Grand Prix
Moss set fastest lap at Monza with streamliner coachwork.
Event evidence - 1965 · Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
Mercedes-Benz donated the car to the museum.
Event evidence