1910 Mercedes-Benz 45HP

VIN: 7686

$1,100,000

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Bonhams

  • Location

    Carmel, CA; US

  • Event date

    Aug 16, 2013

  • Lot

    180

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    7686

  • Body style

    Tourabout

  • Engine Type

    L4

  • Horsepower

    45

  • Induction

    1x1

  • Interior Color

    Maroon

  • Exterior Color

    Beige

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

4-passenger seating, Gerhardt kerosene bullseye headlamps, sidelamps and taillight, dual rear spares, blackwall tires, trumpet horn, leather-covered top supports, leather upholstery, ex-Dr. Samuel L. Scher.

Condition

Restored long ago so a very high standard, now showing some age but little use. Very good paint, upholstery, wood and brass. Faded but sound top. Crankcase stamped 764 MN 20 Front cylinder block "Mercedes Simplex 10288". Engine remarkably clean and fresh,

Market commentary

Sold by Bonhams from the Paine/Seal Cove Museum collection in 2008 for $887,000. A marvelous car, fully deserving the seven-figure price it brought here.

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