{"id":16521,"date":"2024-03-06T00:51:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T16:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ayoyo.com.cn\/?p=16521"},"modified":"2026-08-09T01:00:02","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T17:00:02","slug":"iconic-1997-mercedes-amg-clk-gtr-gt1-up-for-auction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ayoyo.com.cn\/index.php\/2024\/03\/06\/iconic-1997-mercedes-amg-clk-gtr-gt1-up-for-auction\/","title":{"rendered":"Iconic 1997 Mercedes-AMG CLK GTR GT1 Up For Auction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Today, March 6, marks the last chance to bid on the iconic 1997 Mercedes-AMG CLK GTR GT1, recently displayed at the debut ModaMiami event and currently up for auction via a Sotheby\u2019s Sealed lot presented by RM Sotheby\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This specific example, chassis number 004, is a car with a formidable history in the racing realm. Known as the most victorious CLK GTR of its time, this iconic \u201cSilver Arrow\u201d clinched the 1997 FIA GT Championship, marking a monumental chapter in Mercedes-Benz\u2019s storied racing heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The CLK GTR GT1, driven by the acclaimed Bernd Schneider, not only secured the Drivers\u2019 Championship for Schneider but also led Mercedes-AMG to win the Constructors\u2019 Championship in the 1997 season. This vehicle boasts an impressive record, with four victories, two additional podiums, five pole positions and five fastest laps across the 11 rounds of the championship, demonstrating its dominance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Constructed as part of a collaboration between Mercedes-Benz Motorsport and AMG, this CLK GTR GT1 was the first of just four examples ever made. Its creation marked a pivotal moment for Mercedes-Benz, redefining the standards of racing sports cars and showcasing the brand\u2019s engineering prowess. The car\u2019s journey from conception to championship victory is a testament to Mercedes-AMG\u2019s ambition for supremacy in motorsport, achieving what many considered the pinnacle of racing success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This racing marvel remained with Mercedes until 2015 when it was sold to its first and only private owner. Its significance extends beyond its track victories, representing a piece of motorsport history with a pedigree that is unmatched by any other vehicle in private hands. The CLK GTR GT1\u2019s story is one of innovation, speed and triumph, from its rapid development and homologation to its dominance on the race tracks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking ahead, the CLK GTR GT1 is poised to compete for Best in Class honors at this year\u2019s Pebble Beach Concours d\u2019Elegance, showcasing its enduring legacy and appeal. While an official estimate has not been shared by the auction house, chassis 004 is expected to break records and we\u2019ll be sure to update you with the figure once the auction closes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Today, March 6, marks the last chance to bid on the iconic 1997 Mercedes-AMG CLK GTR GT1, recently displayed at the debut ModaMiami event and currently up for auction via a Sotheby\u2019s Sealed lot presented by RM Sotheby\u2019s. This specific example, chassis number 004, is a car with a formidable history in the racing realm. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":16522,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[223],"tags":[44,12,232],"class_list":["post-16521","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-car","tag-mercedes-amg","tag-mercedes-benz","tag-rm-sothebys"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ayoyo.com.cn\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16521","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ayoyo.com.cn\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ayoyo.com.cn\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ayoyo.com.cn\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ayoyo.com.cn\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16521"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.ayoyo.com.cn\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16521\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16543,"href":"https:\/\/www.ayoyo.com.cn\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16521\/revisions\/16543"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ayoyo.com.cn\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16522"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ayoyo.com.cn\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16521"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ayoyo.com.cn\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16521"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ayoyo.com.cn\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16521"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}