Since its inauguration in 1956, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum has served as a mecca for racing enthusiasts the world over. What began as just 12 cars has since blossomed into one of the most impressive collections of speed machines ever assembled, counting among its number some of the most sought-after collector cars on the planet. Now, as the Museum aims to refocus on only those cars with a special link to The Brickyard and the Indianapolis 500, a spectacular selection of 11 landmark automobiles will be offered at auction in partnership with RM Sotheby’s.
Marked by their exceptional provenance and quality, many of these cars have resided in the Museum’s care for decades, having been carefully preserved for future generations. Among their number are some of the most significant competition cars to ever turn a wheel in anger, including Juan Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss’ 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 196 R Stromlinienwagen and Masten Gregory and Jochen Rindt’s 1965 24 Hours of Le Mans-winning Ferrari 250 LM. With everything from the pioneering 1908 Mercedes 17.3-Litre 150 HP ‘Brookland’ Semmering Rennwagen to Craig Breedlove’s 600 mph+ 1965 Spirit of America Sonic I, the sale of these special treasures from arguably America’s greatest temple of speed marks an unrepeatable moment in history.
