No car chooses its owner, and such a statement rings truest with this 1939 Mercedes-Benz 770K Grosser Offener Tourenwagen. We say that because this example was Adolf Hitler's personal vehicle, and it was also used by his staff during World War II.
The historic, and controversial, Mercedes will head to auction on January 17 in Scottsdale, Arizona, and its consignment comes with an few important note. Ten percent of the vehicle's final sale price “will be donated and used to educate how and why the Holocaust happened and how to effectively prevent such similar atrocities in the future," according to a statement from principal and auctioneer Rod Egan of Worldwide Auctioneers.
Adolf Hitler's personal 1939 Mercedes-Benz 770 K Grosser Offener Tourenwagen
Adolf Hitler's personal 1939 Mercedes-Benz 770 K Grosser Offener Tourenwagen
Egan said he hopes the historically significant Mercedes will find its way to another museum to educate future generations. Despite its ties to a horrific figure in world history, there's no denying the 1939 Mercedes-Benz 770K Grosser Offener Tourenwagen is a unique car that should bring a tidy sum of money.