Mercedes treated this YouTuber by handing him the keys to an ultra-rare racing transporter worth millions.
It’s dubbed the ‘Blue Wonder’ and is one of only two in existence.
Although it was built specifically to transport Mercedes-Benz race cars, particularly the W196 and 300 SLR, the vintage vehicle gave racecars a run for their money back in the day.
As you can see, it’s not just a catchy nickname.
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Why Mercedes handed over keys to a $200 million car
Daniel and Lincoln Markham are the father-son duo behind the YouTube channel What’s Inside.
They were recently invited by Mercedes-Benz to attend the Festival of Speed, which is held annually at Goodwood House in England on the property of the Duke of Richmond.
Think of it as the British version of Rick Ross’s car show he hosts on his estate called ‘The Promised Land’.
The event features a hill climb race that classic cars and hypercars alike try their hand at.
Daniel and Lincoln enjoyed the VIP treatment at the festival, the pinnacle of which was being handed the keys to a certain Blue Wonder.
Seeing as there are only two models in the world, it’s no wonder Daniel seemed shocked when a Mercedes representative invited him to sit behind the wheel of this iconic transporter from the 1950s.
The car had to remain stationary, though, which is unsurprising, seeing as combined with the vintage car it was carrying, it’s worth an astounding $200 million.
Once inside Daniel was able to see the Blue Wonder’s interior which remains in perfect condition, from the checked seats to the minimalist dashboard.
The story behind Blue Wonder
Blue Wonder, or Renntransporter as it’s officially called, was commissioned in the 1950s during an era where Mercedes was regularly racing at Stuttgart.
Instead of having to take the whole workshop to the racetrack, the crew decided to design an ultra-fast transporter.
It was small, designed for speed, unlike the transporter that can carry 22 cars at a time.
With its aerodynamic silhouette and 105mph capabilities, it was the fastest transporter in the world at the time.
Blue Wonder has a cantilevered cab, a distinct blue paintjob and is about 23 feet long and 6.5 feet wide.
Devastatingly, the original model was scrapped in 1967, but a replica was built in the 1990s, taking over 6,000 hours to complete.
The static replica lives at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, while the other is used at events, such as the Festival of Speed.
Daniel’s only complaint after getting behind this automotive legend’s wheel?
No air con.
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