1903 Mercedes-Simplex 60 HP Of Daily Mail Founder Is Set To Score $10M In Auction
A very important piece in the history of Mercedes-Benz and the automotive world is about to hit the auction block. A 1903 Mercedes-Simplex 60 HP once owned by Daily Mail founder Alfred Harmsworth is anticipated to set records as the priciest antique car to ever be auctioned. It’s expected to score a price “in excess of $10 million,” surpassing the current benchmark held by a 1924 Hispano-Suiza H6C ‘Tulipwood’ Torpedo at over $9,245,000. One of the World’s First Supercars Known as one of the world’s first supercars, the Mercedes-Simplex 60 HP was a true marvel of its time, boasting speeds up to 80mph, which was a feat positioning it as… Continue Reading »