1927 Mercedes-Benz Model S Sports Tourer

One of the most iconic body styles for the 680 S was the sleek and lovely four-passenger tourer designed and constructed by Mercedes' own coachworks at Sindelfingen. Known in factory parlance as the Sport/4, this example was finished in the most sporting configuration with rear-mounted spares. It was originally delivered new to Augusto Maggiolo of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and remained in that country for many years. It later made its way to the United States and in the 1960s, joined the collection of Howard Kizer, a Texaco executive and early automobile enthusiast. Mr. Kizer's brother, Karl, was the first curator of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, and as a result of this association, the 680 S was donated to the museum in 1972. It remained part of the Speedway Museum's collection for fifty years and still wears the restoration performed under its ownership.