Auction of Rare Vintage Cars at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum

SOURCE hobbylistings.com
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is auctioning a rare 1954 Mercedes W196 Streamliner and other historic cars to fund interactive exhibits and care for their collection. The auction includes a 1964 Ferrari 250 LM and a 1957 Chevrolet Corvette SS Project XP64.

Key Points

  • Rare 1954 Mercedes W196 Streamliner piloted by Fangio and Moss.
  • 1964 Ferrari 250 LM that conquered the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
  • 1957 Chevrolet Corvette SS Project XP64, the first Corvette with the SS badge.

Pros

  • Funds raised will help create more interactive exhibits and improve artifact care at the museum.
  • Historically significant cars with racing legends like Juan Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss.
  • A chance for car enthusiasts to own rare pieces of automotive history.

Cons

  • High price tags for these vintage cars may limit accessibility to only the wealthiest buyers.