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2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM Convertible is up for auction

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Celebrating the 2003 DTM championship victory, Mercedes produced 180 units of the CLK DTM touring car, of which 100 were coupes and 80 were convertibles. It is based on the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class (C208), and one example, the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM Convertible is up for auction.

This CLK DTM is one of 80 cars, and is finished in Obsidian Black over a Black Alcantara. It is in really good condition with only 21,931 km on the odometer. It is equipped with carbon fiber body panels, rear aerofoil, larger AMG ceramic brakes, unique 19-inch front and 20-inch rear double six-spoke multi-piece AMG wheels.

The interior is sporty with AMG sports bucket seats covered in leather, the steering wheel is wrapped in antimony, while four-point seat belts complete the authentic motorsport feel. There is also a row of switches for traction control, stability control, and transmission settings, to enable the car to quickly realize its full potential.

Under the bonnet is a 5.4-L supercharged V8 engine with 582 hp and 800 Nm of torque, which is enough for acceleration to 100 km/h in four seconds and a top speed of 300 km/h.

The auction will take place on May 25, 2025, and the estimated value of the car is €420,000 – €550,000. The car comes with two keys, owner’s manual, and a service book.

Source: Broad Arrow Auctions

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2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM Convertible is up for auction
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Lewis Hamilton’s 2012 McLaren MP4-12C is up for auction

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In 2011, McLaren launched the MP4-12C sports car, which was available as a coupe and a retractable hard-top convertible. It was produced until 2014, and 3,400 units left the factory. One of them, the 2012 McLaren MP4-12C, is up for auction.

This MP4-12C was personally configured by one of the best Formula 1 drivers Lewis Hamilton. He personally participated in the development of the car and chose a Volcano Red exterior, carbon fiber elements such as the spoiler, diffuser and mirror housings, the Stealth Package, and five-spoke Satin Dark Grey wheels. The car is equipped with a MonoCell carbon fiber chassis and the ProActive Chassis Control suspension system.

The interior is Hamilton’s personal choice. It is upholstered in Harissa Red and Black Alcantara with a variety of satin aluminum accents and carbon fiber elements on the sills, wheel arch panels, and the backrests of the electric and heated sports seats. Even the steering wheel is modeled after a Formula 1 wheel.

As for the powertrain, the car is powered by a mid-mounted twin-turbocharged V8 engine, mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission that sends power to the rear wheels.

The car has been well maintained by McLaren Monaco and rarely driven, showing just 8,938 kilometers on the odometer at the time of listing.

The auction will take place on May 25, 2025 and the car is estimated to fetch €175,000 – €225,000.

Source: Broad Arrow Auctions

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1989 Nissan 300ZX Turbo IMSA GTO is for sale

In the mid-1980s, Nissan launched a new sports car, the 300ZX, which a few years later became the platform for one of the Clayton Cunningham Racing team’s most successful cars. Only seven cars were produced between 1989 and 1995 and one of them, the 1989 Nissan 300ZX Turbo IMSA GTO, is for sale.

This 300ZX Turbo IMSA GTO had seven top-five finishes in 1989 alone, and achieved its first victory in 1990. By the end of 1992, the car had four wins in 45 starts, including Mosport and Road America Mid-Ohio and Mosport, as well as 16 top three finishes.

At the end of the 1992 season, the car was fitted with an additional passenger seat, and was used for Cunningham Racing’s track driving experience. It should also be noted that this is the only car in the series to have a modified chassis for the passenger seat.

A few years later, this 300ZX Turbo IMSA GTO was sold to Toby Bean, who exhibited it at vintage racing events and kept it in race-ready condition. In 2017, it was sold to a new owner who completely restored it, and two years later it won the Long Beach Grand Prix and the Rolex Motorsports Reunion in Monterey.

The car features a fully adjustable front and rear suspension, as well as a liquid-cooled braking system. Unfortunately, the passenger seat has since been removed to meet IMSA specifications. It is powered by a 3.0-L twin-turbo DOHC V-6 engine with 860 hp, mated to a five-speed manual transmission and a Cunningham Racing quick change rear end housing with Hewland VGC internals.

The auction will take place on March 6-7, 2025 and the asking price is $450,000.

Source: Gooding & Company

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1989 Nissan 300ZX Turbo IMSA GTO is for sale