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.