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Rare Mercedes CLK GTR Coupe And Roadster Up For Grabs At Las Vegas GP Auction

Giancarlo Perlas November 4, 2023

Automotive enthusiasts with deep pockets have a unique opportunity to add two exquisite Mercedes CLK GTRs to their collection during the electrifying Las Vegas Grand Prix week. RM Sotheby’s will hold an exclusive auction at the much-anticipated comeback of Formula One to the Sin City, featuring a coveted Mercedes CLK GTR Coupe and an ultra-rare Roadster version. These spectacular machines, born from the demands of Le Mans racing, are set to fetch staggering prices. A Pair of Mercedes Masterpieces RM Sotheby’s will present two prized Mercedes CLK GTRs in two guises: a Coupe and a Roadster. These cars are not designed for everyday rides as they represent the homologation ‘Strassenversion’… Continue Reading »

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For Sale: Iconic Mercedes-Benz CLK350 Of Britney Spears

Giancarlo Perlas September 27, 2023

Britney Spears might not be renowned for her taste in cars but one particular vehicle from her collection, a 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK350 convertible, has definitely etched its place in the annals of pop culture. With its storied past and connection to the most tumultuous periods in Britney’s life, this iconic car has now resurfaced and is available for sale, allowing enthusiasts to own a concrete piece of Hollywood history. The Chaotic Ride During a tumultuous chapter in the life of Britney Spears, this unassuming 2006 CLK350 convertible garnered significant attention because she was mostly photographed in it. Among the many instances when she was caught on cam with it was… Continue Reading »

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Road-Legal Version Of The Legendary Mercedes-Benz CLK LM On Sale

Giancarlo Perlas August 3, 2023

Step into the world of automotive legends with the road-legal Mercedes-Benz CLK LM – a masterpiece that once dominated the GT1 racing scene. Known for its ferocity on the racetrack, this rare gem has been skillfully transformed into a road-legal beast, presenting a unique opportunity for auto enthusiasts to own a piece of motorsport history. Let’s delve into the fascinating story behind this marvel and explore the exciting details of its availability in the market. The Birth of a Racing Champion In the late 1990s, Mercedes-Benz unleashed the mighty CLK GTR, a V12-engined homologation special that conquered the GT1 racing circuit from the start. However, there was a lesser-known sibling,… Continue Reading »

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Very Rare Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Coupe to be Auctioned at Pebble Beach

Giancarlo Perlas July 31, 2021

A Mercedes-Benz AMG CLK GTR Coupe is set to go under the hammer at Pebble Beach this coming August. Gooding & Company is looking to sell the very rare car between $8.5 and $10 million. So what makes it so expensive? 1 of 25 Ever Built The 1998 CLK GTR was originally built for the FIA GT Championship back in 1997. Only 25 samples of the unit were ever made based on the new CLK Coupe at that time, and the car here happens to be the ninth that was produced under the coupe versions. Only 1,442 Kilometers on the Clock Another selling point of the vehicle is its very… Continue Reading »

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2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series of Roger Federer Getting Auctioned

Giancarlo Perlas June 6, 2021

The Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series was the most powerful car of AMG when it came out, and only 1,000 units of the vehicle were built during its production run from 2007 to 2009 making it a rare classic. One ended up in the hands of 20-time Grand Slam tennis star Roger Federer. Now, the auto is up for grabs at Bonhams’ Bonmont Sale in Switzerland on June 20. Federer is estimated to have pocketed a total of $129.92 million in tennis prize money over his entire career. He is only second to Novak Djokovic who earned approximately $143.63 million. He is also known for his impressive luxury and… Continue Reading »

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Satin Black HRE Wheels Fitted Into A Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR

Peter Parcon April 5, 2016

The Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR can be considered as among the best-looking cars in the market. But, its appearance can be further enhanced with the addition of a set of satin-black HRE wheels, as shown on a report from gtspirit.com. The wheels on the CLK GTR are a set of Satin Black HRE P103. They appear to have been specifically made for the CLK GTR, whose style is enhanced by the wheels. The CLK GTR was specifically design for endurance racing. Even as it was about to be replaced by the CLK LM during the 1998 season, the German luxury vehicle manufacturer manufactured 26 units of road-going CLK GTRs. Six of… Continue Reading »

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Appeal Of Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG and CLK63 AMG Black Series Displayed In A Photo Shoot

Peter Parcon October 11, 2015

The Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series and CLK63 AMG Black Series are two of the boldest production vehicles of the German luxury vehicle manufacturer. It is not easy to spot these two hardcore luxury vehicles and when they come together for a photo shoot, it does attract a lot of attention, as shown on a report from gtspirit.com. Bambot & Nasierowski had the rare opportunity of having not just one but both European muscle cars in a photo shoot. The two Black Series luxury vehicles looked impressive with their red paint and carbon fiber components as they posed for the shoot. The Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Black Series is still considered… Continue Reading »

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