RM Sotheby’s returns to Las Vegas for Grand Prix Race Week, partnering with amfAR and Wynn Las Vegas to present a star-studded auction featuring an extraordinary collection of cars, headlined by the last-ever Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing. This exclusive event will take place during amfAR’s inaugural Las Vegas benefit on 22 November 2024, the eve of qualifying, and will be hosted by television personality, comedian, and writer Jay Leno, honoring Sylvester and Jennifer Stallone, and will feature an intimate performance by the legendary Diana Ross.

Building on the success of last year’s record-breaking auction with Wynn Las Vegas—where Sir Lewis Hamilton’s race-winning Silver Arrow became the most valuable modern Formula 1 car ever sold at $18.8 million—this year’s collection brings another rare lineup, led by the very last Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing. Held at the luxurious Wynn Las Vegas, this high-profile event will ensure a night of elegance and excitement, blending luxury and philanthropy to create a one-of-a-kind experience.

The Last Gullwing

The Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing is widely regarded as the most iconic and recognizable car ever made. The Last Gullwing offers a singular, storied opportunity for a collector to own the very last example of one of Mercedes-Benz’s most coveted models ever produced. Chassis no. 7500079, this extraordinary vehicle transcends mere ownership—much like the final game-worn jersey, the last home run ball, or the final work by Picasso, The Last Gullwing represents the ultimate in collecting. To possess the “last” of anything that defined an era is to hold a piece of history itself.

As the last 300 SL Gullwing ever built, this car was crafted as a special-order “Standwagen” for display at the 1957 Poznan International Trade Fair, retaining its original Fire Engine Red finish over Crème leather along with all numbers-matching components, from chassis to gearbox. Treasured by just four owners since new, including over 25 years with its current custodian, this car extends a once-in-a-lifetime chance to claim a symbol of automotive history and prestige that can never be replicated. The Last Gullwing is more than a car; it’s the culmination of an era, carrying with it a legacy that endows its owner with a truly unique place in the story of Mercedes-Benz. (Estimate: USD $2,500,000 – $3,500,000)

2006 McLaren-Mercedes MP4-21 Formula 1 Car

The 2006 McLaren-Mercedes MP4-21 Formula 1 car, tested by a young Lewis Hamilton and driven by Juan Pablo Montoya, marks the rising collectability of F1 cars. Designed by Adrian Newey in his final year with McLaren, it features the debut of the 750-hp Mercedes-Benz FO108S V-8 engine. Restored by McLaren Racing Heritage in 2019, this rare car comes with a McLaren Certificate of Authenticity.

Additional automotive lots will join the star-studded event, with more details to be revealed as we approach the sale.