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The 2022 record-setting sale
The sale took place at the Mercedes-Benz Museum on 5 May 2022, in cooperation with RM Sotheby’s. RM Sotheby’s announced the result on 19 May. Mercedes-Benz and RM Sotheby’s reported a sale price of €135 million, while Guinness World Records gives the amount including premium as $142,769,250 (£115.1 million; €135.1 million).
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| Record detail | Reported information |
|---|---|
| Car | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé |
| Sale date and venue | 5 May 2022, Mercedes-Benz Museum |
| Reported amount | €135 million, according to Mercedes-Benz and RM Sotheby’s |
| Amount including premium | $142,769,250 (£115.1 million; €135.1 million), according to Guinness World Records |
| Sale context | Sale to a private collector in cooperation with RM Sotheby’s |
Why the car is historically significant
Mercedes-Benz says the sold car was one of two original 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupés. The model’s place in Mercedes-Benz history and its exceptionally limited number of original examples are notable context for the sale. However, the sources cited here confirm the transaction and record amount; they do not quantify how rarity, provenance, engineering, or condition contributed to the final price.
Mercedes-Benz Media described the result as making it “the most valuable car of all time.” That wording is the manufacturer’s characterization of the sale, not an independent valuation formula. Records can change if another qualifying sale takes place.
How this record compares with other car prices
“Most expensive car” can refer to different things: an auction result, a private transaction, or the price of a new car. Those categories should not be mixed without clear labels. The sources for this record establish the Uhlenhaut Coupé’s sale and provide context for a previous auction record, but they do not establish a complete ranking across private sales, auctions, and current new-car prices.
| Comparison | What the sources establish |
|---|---|
| Uhlenhaut Coupé | Mercedes-Benz and RM Sotheby’s report a €135 million sale in 2022; Guinness World Records gives the amount including premium. |
| Previous auction-record context | RM Sotheby’s says a Ferrari 250 GTO it sold in 2018 previously ranked as the most valuable car sold at auction. |
| Private sales and new-car prices | The sources checked do not establish a comprehensive comparison or ranking for these categories. |
FAQ
What is the most expensive car ever sold?
The record documented by the sources checked is the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé. Mercedes-Benz and RM Sotheby’s report a 2022 sale for €135 million; Guinness World Records lists $142,769,250 (£115.1 million; €135.1 million) including premium.
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When and where was the Uhlenhaut Coupé sold?
The sale took place on 5 May 2022 at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in cooperation with RM Sotheby’s. RM Sotheby’s announced the result on 19 May 2022.
Was the reported price €135 million or $142,769,250?
Mercedes-Benz and RM Sotheby’s report €135 million. Guinness World Records reports $142,769,250 (£115.1 million; €135.1 million) including premium. The figures use different currencies and price framing, so keep the source and premium qualification attached to each amount.
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Is this the most expensive new car available to buy?
No such conclusion follows from this record. The Uhlenhaut Coupé price is an all-time sale result from 2022, not a current new-car price. The sources checked do not establish a ranking of new cars currently available for purchase.
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