At a private auction in 2022, the gavel came down to record an automotive world record. A 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé sold for an astonishing $143 million to become, officially, the most expensive car ever sold. But why should this particular car reach these heady heights and sell for more than twice as much as the previous record holder? As it turns out, several factors came into play in order to justify that incredible price tag.
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