Equipment
Black wire wheels, blackwall tires, dual rear spares, mother of pearl instrument travel, spotlight, dip beam light.
Condition
#1 Concours
World-class. Could compete in the world’s best Concours d'Elegance events.
Change to 540K engine endorsed in correspondence from Mercedes-Benz. Especially handsome bodywork combining the style of a Special Roadster and the weather protection of a Cabriolet. Known history through its assignment to Dr. Gavin, a M-B director, in 1938 then from its appearance in Paris in 1953. Continuous history since 1957 including use by Mercedes-Benx in 2005 for model introductions. Exceptionally attractive for a cabriolet, even with the top down. An older restoration with good but not concours paint, bright chrome, good interior and top and sound interior wood. Chassis has been repainted assembled since the restoration with some shadows from inattentive application. Clean, chrome detailed engine.
Market commentary
Sold by Worldwide in Houston in 2006 for $1,650,000 and a little aged since then but still nearly concours quality, a car that needs no excuses for its Cabriolet A body, which is every bit as attractive as a Special Roadster.