The Mercedes 300 SL, with its famous gull-wing doors, is a legend of automobile history. An aerodynamic project inspired by post-war aviation, this sports model car not only became the darling of Hollywood, but was also able to prove its worth as a racing car. The engine may seem fairly modest today, but at the time, it was a real rocket. Auctioned off in support of amFAR, the model is, quite simply, the latest example produced by Mercedes. While the vast majority of examples produced will be available in the famous silver-grey, this one comes in an extremely rare fiery red. Its complete and extremely well-documented history makes it one of the world’s great rarities. Organised by the legendary Jay Leno in Las Vegas, this auction is likely to exceed expectations. Starting bid: 2.5 million… You can go all out for the red!