Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé

Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé specs & details All time record: One of two ultra-rare original 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupés from the Mercedes-Benz Classic Collection has been auctioned for 135 million EUR to a private collector, making it the most valuable car of all time. The 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupés are milestones in sports car development and key historical elements that have shaped our brand. The decision to sell one of these two unique sports cars was taken with very sound reasoning – to benefit a good cause. The proceeds from the auction will fund a global scholarship programme. With the “Mercedes-Benz Fund” we would like to encourage a new generation to follow in Rudolf Uhlenhaut’s innovative footsteps and develop amazing new technologies, particularly those that support the critical goal of decarbonisation and resource preservation,” says Ola Källenius, CEO of Mercedes-Benz Group AG. “At the same time, achieving the highest price ever paid for a vehicle is extraordinary and humbling: A Mercedes-Benz is by far the most valuable car in the world. History and auction of 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé The sale of the 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé took place on May 5th at an auction held at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in cooperation with renowned auctioneer RM Sotheby’s. The invitees were among selected Mercedes-Benz customers and international collectors of cars and art, who share the corporate values of Mercedes-Benz. The 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé sold at auction was part of the non-public vehicle collection belonging to Mercedes-Benz Classic, comprising more than 1100 automobiles from the invention of the automobile in 1886 until today. “We are proud that we can contribute with our historical collection to this initiative connecting the past with the future of engineering and decarbonisation technology”, says Marcus Breitschwerdt, Head of Mercedes Benz Heritage. “The private buyer has agreed that the 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé will remain accessible for public display on special occasions, while the second original 300 SLR Coupé remains in company ownership and will continue to be displayed at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart.“ The special circumstances behind its creation, its unique design and its innovative technology have endowed the 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé with a remarkable level of mystique that endures to this day. The design of the 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé set benchmarks that put it among the world’s most significant automotive icons – not least on account of its distinctive “gullwing” doors. Added to this is the outstanding performance delivered by its thoroughbred racing technology. Together, both have secured the 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé its acclaimed position in sports car mythology and a very special place in the hearts of Mercedes fans around the world. 0:00 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé 4:16 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Help us grow by supporting us: ► https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Kondor ► PayPal: atti777@gmail.com ► Comment & Like 👍 ► Subscribe and Share ✔️ ► Turn on the bell to never miss an upload! ((🔔)) ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carsonline12/ ► Subscribe: https://bit.ly/KondorCars ► Car Factory: http://bit.ly/CarProduction ► Crash Tests https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSL2hjmNuZY&list=PLTkvGYEn5jXvMfSWt0QJ2MV_vJTjIfGCU ► Car Compare https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ci6hTw1vRc&list=PLTkvGYEn5jXs7j6dLPG9aQ12pYoM0ABRQ #mercedes #300SLR #UhlenhautCoupé