Mercedes Heritage

The number of new clients requesting I fully manage their online auctions in 2024 was a revelation. This service is now a significant part of my business as these platforms have become a must use method for marketing certain cars. If you’re contemplating an online auction, call or drop me a note and we can discuss my service. I handle everything: assessment, research, photography, videos, submission, comment management, and any DMV issues.

2024 was a year that saw the continuing evolution of the classic car auction process despite a generally weakening market. In addition to the traditional in person actions held by the big 3 auction houses: Gooding & Company ($205m), RM/Sotheby’s ($887m), and the charging Broad Arrow Auctions ($316m including financing income), 2024 buyers could choose from “sealed” auctions, open online bidding platforms, and private sales.

1954 W196 R Streamliner to be SoldA ‘holy grail’ Grand Prix Car The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, partnering with RM/Sotheby’s, will offer a gem from their collection on Feb 1: a 1954 Mercedes W196 R Streamliner Grand Prix car.

Our friends at Classic Driver revealed this extraordinary German garage find a month or so ago. Its seems a Mr. Lanzendorfer commissioned this bespoke 1999 SL73 from AMG in spring of 1999. Not content with the typical SL73 combination of silver with black leather, he opted instead for amber red metallic combined with designo black/red leather accented with red carbon fiber accents.

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