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Classic Mercedes 540K auctioned off for $8.1 million



Bernie Ecclestone, famed Formula One Chief, had his Mercedes 540K auctioned off by RM auctions, and it brought in a whopping $8.1 million.

The 540K was a limited-production supercharged roadster that was built in 1936. Only 26 examples were ever built, and at least a few of them made their way on to WW II Hollywood movie sets being driven by actors posing as high-ranking Hitler faithful.

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