A racing car Mercedes Type 122, produced in 1923 to compete in the Indy 500, is now up for auction as a historic rarity.
This model is one of only four built by Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft (DMG) before the company merged with Benz to form Mercedes-Benz. Designed by Paul Daimler, the son of the company’s founder, this car is considered his last great creation for DMG and gained attention by securing eighth place in Indianapolis, even though it was initially intended as a reserve car.
After its racing career, which included competitions like the 1936 Vanderbilt Cup and regular appearances in Bridgehampton, the car was acquired by prominent collectors, including former F1 executive Bernie Ecclestone and later Dieter Aumann, a renowned German collector.
Following Aumann’s recent death, his entire collection is now up for sale through RM Sotheby’s, including the Type 122 and other rare models from brands like Aston Martin and Porsche.
The auction, scheduled for November 23 in Munich, Germany, lists the Type 122 with a starting price of USD 5.3 million, a price likely to be exceeded due to its history and significance.
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