2013 Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 W04

For anyone who is a] serious about their Formula 1 and b] has exceptionally deep pockets, the guys at RM Sotheby’s have got a lot that is going to be right up your street. Namely, the incredibly rare and unique opportunity to get your hands on this 2013 Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 W04. This isn’t any old F1 car, this is the genesis of the most successful dynasty in modern motorsport. It is the first Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team car driven to victory by seven-time Formula One Drivers’ Champion Lewis Hamilton. So, in a word, iconic.

As such, you won’t be surprised to hear that this 2013 Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 W04 going under the hammer at RM Sotheby’s Las Vegas auction has a guide price of between $10-15m. This legendary machine is instantly recognisable and it is the modern successor to Mercedes’ iconic Silver Arrows, which is typically considered amongst the most valuable cars in the world, evoking the unforgettable triumphs of Caracciola, Moss, and Fangio. This lot will truly be the crowning glory to the luxury car collector who is lucky enough to get their hands on it.

So rare is this lot from RM Sotheby’s that it is the sole example to be sold outside of the Mercedes organization so it goes without saying there will be a lot of interest in this one amongst F1 aficionados out there. It has a lot of heritage and it was driven by Lewis Hamilton at 14 out of the 19 events during the 2013 Formula One season; and was the overall winner of the 2013 Hungarian Grand Prix. Truly a seminal piece in the rich tapestry of the most celebrated and successful Formula One racing driver of all time, Lewis Hamilton, who has competed in over 100 races and counting.

Lewis Hamilton is a seven-time Formula One World Champion and a living legend of the sport. He has achieved incredible things in his career, and his story is still being written. It is impossible to say how many more triumphs he will achieve before he retires, but he is sure to add to his already impressive record. This vehicle, chassis F1W04-04, is one of the few Mercedes team cars that has been sold outside of the company. It is a rare opportunity for collectors and speculators to own a piece of racing history, driven by one of the greatest drivers of all time. Now, to find that $15m.

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