Legendary Nurburgring racetrack up for sale

Merely mention the iconic 12.8-mile stretch of smooth Tarmac to car fans and watch as a look of terror and then excitement envelopes their face.

The 1,000ft of elevation change from its lowest to highest point, the array of hidden cambers and the sheer amount of speedy traffic is enough to test the nerve of even the most skilful driver but all of this racing history is now available to the highest bidder.