The Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR is one of those cars. Built in the late '90s to meet racing regulations, this machine was never just about turning heads — it was about winning races.

For the ’98 season, the CLK GTR, with some help from the CLK LM, won all of the races in the FIA GT Championship season. The cars were so good at racing that they essentially killed the GT1 class.

Every now and then, a car comes along that makes even seasoned gearheads stop and stare. The Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR is one of those cars. Built in the late ’90s to meet racing regulations, this ...