Should provenance matter in car sales?

Should provenance matter when it comes to car sales? It's a question that has crossed our minds many times over the years and a few more times in recent months. This occurred mostly while reading mainstream automotive websites and/or advertisements for classic or sports cars. Provenance is defined as the history of ownership of a valued object or work of art or literature. Of course, some cars are among the most valuable things one can buy these days. A classic Mercedes-Benz sold for a staggering $143m (yes million) last year. You can learn more about the car from the record-breaking sale at this link.