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Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR — Auction Clips
Rare auction footage of Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR, curated from across the internet. Browse 3 clips below.
About Auction Footage
Auction footage captures the high-stakes theatre of collector cars changing hands — the tension as bidding opens, the drama of a bidding war, and the electric moment when the hammer falls on a record-breaking price. From Pebble Beach and Goodwood to online platforms and local estate sales, these clips document the collector car market in action and provide a fascinating window into how value, provenance, and desirability intersect in the automotive world.
About Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR (W 196 S) is a two-seat sports racing car that took part in the 1955 World Sportscar Championship before a catastrophic crash and fire at Le Mans later that year ended its domination prematurely. The car was designated "SL-R", which was later condensed to "SLR". Technically, the W 196 S is based on the W 196 R, but has a slightly different engine, displacing 3 litres.
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