A 1954 Mercedes used by Bonhams sells for almost $ 30 million in Fangio . The auctioneer claims it 's the most expensive car ever sold at an auction . Bonhams says the previous record was about $ 16 million , paid in 1954 for a Mercedes .
A 1954 Mercedes used by Juan Manuel Fangio sells for almost $ 30 million in England . The auctioneer claims it 's the most expensive car ever sold at an auction . Bonhams says the previous record was about $ 16 million , paid in 2011 for a Ferrari .