One of the world’s most historically significant racing cars, the 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 196 R Formula One “Stromlinienrennwagen”, chassis number 00009/54, is to be offered in an exclusive standalone auction at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart on 1 February 2025. The car forms part of an outstanding 11-car collection from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum that RM Sotheby’s will be offering via a three-auction series to support the Museum’s collection and restoration efforts, and is being offered in close collaboration with Mercedes-Benz Classic. Experts from the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center in Fellbach and the company’s own archive are working on a manufacturer’s expert report regarding the originality and authenticity of the vehicle.
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