1934 Mercedes-Benz 500K Sindelfingen

VIN: 123689

$825,000

Sold

1934 Mercedes-Benz 500K  Sindelfingen

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Auctions

  • Location

    Monterey, CA; US

  • Event date

    Aug 15 - Aug 16, 2014

  • Lot

    252

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    123689

  • Body style

    Cabriolet A

  • Odometer

    7151 M

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    I8

  • Horsepower

    160

  • Induction

    SC

  • Interior Color

    Beige

  • Exterior Color

    Red

  • Generation

    1934-1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Documented original engine, chassis and frame. 100-180hp, chrome wire wheels, Lester blackwall tires, two rear-mounted spare wheels, single Hassia driving light, Raydyot cowl lights, suicide doors, outside exhaust headpipes.

Condition

Tired chrome. Decent paint. Lightly worn interior. Oil spots on the grille. Tired rubber. Uneven gaps. Unique British coachwork and a highly desirable 500K, but tired and ready for a fresh restoration.

Market commentary

Sold by Christie's from Bill Lassiter's collection in 1999 for $266,500 and tucked away since with no changes or even apparently much use. British coachwork may not appeal to collectors accustomed to Sindelfingen's bodies but has the advantage of being unique and on that basis the price paid here is entirely appropriate, a value the new owner can savor.