Nazi-era Audi on display in New York before auction

NEW YORK A rare Nazi-era race car is making a pit stop in New York City today, on its way to an auction in Paris. The sleek silver D-Type -- made by Audi's forerunner company -- is believed to be one of only two in existence. An Audi spokesman says it was hidden in a German mine shaft during World War Two. The car revolutionized racing by putting the driver in front of the engine, instead of behind. The Silver Arrow could hit speeds up to 185 miles an hour. More than 20 such cars were built between 1933 and 1939. This model was designed by Ferdinand Porsche. It goes on display today at Audi's showroom on Park Avenue. The Silver Arrow will be auctioned next month as part of Christie's Retromobile sale. It could fetch a sale price of nearly 15 (m) million dollars.

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