King Faisal I's 1930 Mercedes-Benz 770K – in pictures

  • A Mercedes-Benz 770K, circa 1930, which belonged to King Faisal I of Iraq. All photos: Bring a Trailer
    A Mercedes-Benz 770K, circa 1930, which belonged to King Faisal I of Iraq. All photos: Bring a Trailer
  • The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum has put the vintage car up for auction.
    The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum has put the vintage car up for auction.
  • The vehicle was used as a state car for official business in the Iraqi capital, and after King Faisal I's death in 1933, at the age of 48, was used by his son, King Ghazi, and grandson, King Faisal II.
    The vehicle was used as a state car for official business in the Iraqi capital, and after King Faisal I's death in 1933, at the age of 48, was used by his son, King Ghazi, and grandson, King Faisal II.
  • The dashboard and steering wheel of the Mercedes-Benz 770K.
    The dashboard and steering wheel of the Mercedes-Benz 770K.
  • Online bids for the vehicle have exceeded $1.5 million.
    Online bids for the vehicle have exceeded $1.5 million.
  • The view from the rear passenger seat.
    The view from the rear passenger seat.
  • The Mercedes-Benz 770K's engine.
    The Mercedes-Benz 770K's engine.
  • The car returns to Iraq in 1958.
    The car returns to Iraq in 1958.
  • F1 stars Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso ride in the car prior to a grand prix in the US.
    F1 stars Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso ride in the car prior to a grand prix in the US.