FIA GT1 homologation Mercedes — V12, carbon tub, 25 road cars (20 coupes + 6 roadsters).
Built by AMG to homologate the CLK GTR for the FIA GT Championship, the Straßenversion CLK GTR was the most expensive new car of its era. Power came from a 6.9-litre naturally-aspirated V12 producing 612 bhp (later 6.9L cars), mounted longitudinally amidships in a carbon-fibre monocoque. 20 coupes were built between 1998 and 1999; 6 roadsters followed.
The car was sold at approximately DM 3 million when new — a record for a road car at the time. Mechanically the CLK GTR shared little with the production CLK beyond styling cues.
Mercedes-AMG's most extreme road car; the homologation special that defined the late-1990s GT1 hypercar era alongside the Porsche GT1 and Toyota GT-One.
| Variant | Years | Production | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLK GTR Coupe | 1998 | 20 | Approximate. |
| CLK GTR Roadster | 1999 | 6 | Open. |
Start with identity, paperwork and originality. For the Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR, the strongest cars have continuous ownership history, matching numbers where applicable, original books and tools, factory build documentation and evidence of work by manufacturer-approved specialists. Original factory build documentation; AMG history.
Mid-mounted V12 requires Mercedes-Benz Classic / AMG service. A proper pre-purchase inspection includes cold-start behaviour, ECU diagnostics and fault-code history (where applicable), leak-down or compression testing, underbody photography, suspension and chassis inspection, brake condition and a long enough road test to expose heat-related faults. Deferred maintenance on a car of this class is almost always more expensive than buying a better-sorted example.
Use a paint-depth gauge, lift access and a specialist familiar with the model's factory panel gaps and finish standards. Collector value is dramatically affected by structural repairs, refinished panels, poor paintwork and missing factory trim or option content. Documented cosmetic refresh is acceptable; concealed accident or fire damage must be priced severely.
Verified factory build; full Mercedes-Benz Classic service history; original spec. Specification, colour, options and limited-build variants move values significantly. Buy the best-documented example in the most desirable specification you can justify, rather than a tired example of a rarer derivative that will need years of corrective work.
Regional ranges authored independently — each reflects its local market, not an FX conversion
Budget annually even if the car is used sparingly. Fluids age, tyres and date-coded rubber components must be replaced regardless of mileage, and stored cars need exercise. A documented maintenance rhythm protects both reliability and resale value.
Service through Mercedes-Benz Classic / AMG only. Before purchase, confirm parts availability for model-specific bodywork, electronics, gearbox and engine components. A discounted car waiting on unobtainable parts or a factory service slot is rarely a saving in collector ownership.
Each region quoted in its local currency — independent market readings, not FX conversions
Thin trading volume; concentrated in significant collections.
| Date | Auction | Car | Mileage | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-16 | Mecum Monterey | 1998 CLK GTR | — | $10,340,000 Sold |
AMG's most extreme road car; GT1-era homologation; thinnest possible market.
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