THE AUMANN COLLECTION: A Remarkable Collection of Fine Motor Cars to be offered in Munich

• The Aumann Collection is a remarkable selection of historically significant motor cars to be offered at Motorworld in November
• Furthermore, all but five cars from the Collection will be offered without reserve
• Further information can be found at rmsothebys.com

MUNICH, GERMANY – August 29, 2024 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – RM Sotheby’s is delighted to announce a remarkable single-owner collection that will headline its upcoming Munich auction on 23 November. The collection boasts a remarkable selection of important cars that range from 1897 to 1965, featuring some very rare and historically significant examples from Mercedes, Porsche, BMW, Veritas, and Aston Martin.

The star of the sale is undoubtedly the 1923 Mercedes 2.0-Litre Indianapolis Sports Racer. One of four examples prepared by Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft for the 1923 Indianapolis 500, this was the last of Paul Daimler’s masterpieces before he left the company. Boasting outstanding provenance and previously residing in well-known collections since the 1940s, this automotive masterpiece is estimated to sell for between €3,800,000 and €5,000,000 EUR.

Sharing the spotlight is a 1928 Mercedes-Benz 710 SS Roadster by Corsica, which is offered for the first time in 26 years. A fine example of Mercedes-Benz’s legendary Supercharged leviathan, it was delivered new via Mercedes-Benz dealer and racer Gordon Watney. Later re-bodied by Corsica to become a stunning open two-seater, this wonderful car is the winner of the 1997 Co-Chairman’s Trophy at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and the winner of the 1999 Public Referendum Vote at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este and is estimated at €3,500,000 – €4,500,000 EUR. This is complemented by a fine 1929 Mercedes-Benz 710 SSK Roadster by Sindelfingen. This example has participated in extensive historic rallies and tours, including the Mille Miglia Storica. Accompanied by FIA Historic Vehicle Identity papers issued in 1995, it is estimated to sell between €1,300,000 – €2,000,000 EUR.

Porsche is represented by an incredible 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder by Wendler. A significant specimen of one of the most important and famous competition Porsche models, this example was raced in period in a number of SCCA events in the United States. Seldom seen with 550 Spyders nowadays, this example retains its matching-numbers engine and gearbox and is eligible for major driving events and concours d’elegance worldwide. Accompanied…