In the realm where speed marries luxury, the Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR stands as a testament to engineering brilliance, and now RM Sotheby’s presents an opportunity as unparalleled as the vehicles themselves—the chance to own both the coupe and roadster variants. This collector’s dream is set just ahead of the thrill of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, though buyers may secure them individually.
The Pinnacle of Performance and Rarity
This mid-’90s marvel was the brainchild of Mercedes and AMG, conceived to dominate the FIA GT Championship—a mission it accomplished with aplomb in its inaugural seasons. Joining the ranks of the “GT1 Trinity,” the CLK GTR is a symbol of motorsport legend, with its road-legal Strassenversion—an ensemble of 28 illustrious specimens—earning it the title of the world’s most exorbitant production car at the time.
A Silver-Clad Beast Takes Center Stage
The coupe being auctioned is an embodiment of Mercedes’s racing spirit, draped in Iridium Silver Metallic, cradling a blue-gray tartan interior. Its heart, a mid-mounted V-12, roars to life with 622 horsepower, paired with a six-speed manual transmission—a powertrain crafted for sensations beyond the racetrack.
The Exclusive Sibling: The Coveted Roadster
Its counterpart, one of an even rarer breed, emerges as a roadster with a mere 106 miles on its odometer. Wrapped in the same silver boast a plush black and gray leather-clad cabin and a slightly less potent but still breathtaking 592 horsepower V-12.
Auction Anticipation
As the RM Sotheby’s Las Vegas Grand Prix auction beckons, the stage is set for what promises to be an extraordinary event on November 17. The CLK GTR duo, offered in separate lots, could command a combined sum surpassing $20 million, a testament to their exclusivity and the exhilaration they bring to the motoring world.
