LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is parting ways with some one-of-a-kind cars.
The museum is teaming up with Sotheby's for the auction this fall.
A 1954 Mercedes-Benz worth up to $70 million is among the historic cars being auctioned off.
The W196 Streamliner "Monza" is chief among the selection of some of the world's most desirable cars up for sale. It was driven by Juan Manual Fangio and Sir Stirling Moss in Buenos Aires in the 50s. Moss later drove the vehicle in the 1955 Italian Grand Prix in Monza, where he would go on to achieve the fastest lap and earn one point in the World Drivers' Championship in 1955.
The museum has decided to sell 11 cars in total. None of the classic cars have a direct connection to the brickyard, but have been called some of the most desirable in the world.
The cars will be sold at different events later this year and in 2025.
Sotheby's said the auction will enhance the care of its Indianapolis 500 and Speedway artifacts collection, "one of the most impressive collections of automotive history in the world."
Details about the auction are expected to be released "in the coming weeks."
Other cars included in the auction:
- 1964 Ferrari 250 LM, chassis no. 5893
- Piloted by Masten Gregory and Jochen Rindt in the 1065 running of the 24 Hours of LE Mans
- 1966 Ford GT40 Mark II, chassis no. P/1032
- 1057 Chevrolet Corvette SS Project XP64
- 1906 Mercedes Brookland "Semmering Hill Climb"
- 1991 Benetton B191 Formula 1 Car
- 1907 Itala
- 1911 Laurin & Klement Racer The Sprit of America
- 1911 Mercedes 22/40 Touring
- 1929 Bugatti Type 35C
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