Equipment
RHD. Short chassis. Dual sidemounts, spotlight, Rudge Whitworth wire wheels, Bosch driving lights. An impressive older restoration that is still in like new condition other than a soiled top boot. 1978 AACA National First Place, 1981 Grand National winner. Reportedly originally US delivered and recently in the Don Ricardo collection.
Market commentary
No sale at Bonhams Quail Lodge auction at a reported bid of $720,000. Bought here by Bob and Margie Petersen for the Petersen Museum collection. A distinctive Mercedes for which a full retail price was paid.