Equipment
7,665/155-230hp supercharged sohc straight eight, 5-speed, spoke wheels, chrome lock rings, Continental tires, 3-position top, dual sidemounts, SWF trafficators, outside exhaust headpipes, Bosch headlights, chevron grille guard, spotlight, suicide front doors, rollup division, jump seats, rear compartment barometer and thermometer, top-hinged windshield.
Condition
#3 Good
Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.
Built for King Faisal I of Iraq, resident for 55 years at the Indianapolis Speedway Museum. Refurbished by M-B in 1958. Represented as the original engine. Sound old repaint over old paint, poorly masked and edge chipped. Very good more recent upholstery and interior. Good tight-fitting top. A spectacular car that is too sound, historic and usable to be restored but not quite good enough to be shown.
Market commentary
The 770K is the ultimate evolution of the famed supercharged 8-cylinder Mercedes-Benzes, its chassis and engine developed from Grand Prix experience and years of building the cars that dominated the roads of the world. The Pullman Cabriolet (convertible sedan) coachwork is imposing and luxurious. This is a car that deserves to be serviced and driven until it ultimately gets a comprehensive restoration and goes to Pebble Beach. The difference of opinion about its value is unfortunate but not hard to understand – it is difficult to balance its condition and obvious needs with its potential.