1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Spezial Roadster
Classic car auctions are all about scoring that rare find, and in the case of the upcoming auction at Monterey, California, in August, there will be at least one super-rare classic on the block.
The car in question is a 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Spezial Roadster. Originally sold for $12,000 when new, RM Auctions is now expecting the car to command a world-record setting price for a Mercedes at auction.
Just 406 540Ks were built during the original production run between 1936 and 1939, and this may be one of only three surviving units.
A similar car that belonged to Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone brought in $8,252,201 at auction in October 2007.
Most recently, the car was seen in New York City as part of a star-studded opening for the new M-B dealership in Manhattan.
The Monterey Auction takes place August 19 and 20 in Monterey, California, the week of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and its related events.