The legendary «gull-wing» auctioned in December at the famous auction RM Sotheby's. Presented a copy Mercedes-Benz 300 SL has a chassis number 5500640 and is one of four copies that were prepared for the race by the plant.
The machine started at the time Juan Manuel Fangio, Stirling Moss, Hans Hermann, Jon Fitch and Karl Kling. Since 1966 coupe was the property of one owner, and recently passed full restoration.
It is expected that the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL will be one of the most expensive models of its representatives in the world.
The iconic BMW M1 will also go under the hammer at Sotheby's in RM next month. White Coupe is characterized in that it is one of 399 copies issued road characterized cancel the original parts.
Car under the number 4301426 distinguishes an interesting story. At the time, it ordered the famous baseball player Pete Rose dealer Don Rosen, who was able to find a free sports car in Italy. While they were searching for and delivery of the car overseas, the customer has bought another BMW M1. As a result, until 2005, for 30 years, white dvuhdverka stored in a warehouse — the car running just 682 kilometers, is completely original and finishing units, as well as an interesting past. Experts expect that the exhibition will leave for a rather big amount.
