Equipment
Chrome wire wheels, blackwall tires, dual spares inset into rear deck, laced on leather steering wheel cover, Bosch headlights and dip lamp, skirted rear wheels. 1936 Paris Salon show car, one of very few closed 540Ks. Numbers matching and confirmed by M B Classic Germany inspection. First owned by Jean Claude Solvay in Belgium, later by John Mozart and the Imperial Palace. Sharp but now aged concours restoration. Strong paint and chrome. Chassis and interior are aged to the point of patina. Lyon Family collection.
Market commentary
Its a measure of the skill and vision of Sindelfingens design team led by Hermann Ahrens that this closed coupe is such an exciting and visually distinctive design. That plus its originality, provenance and sympathetic restoration accounts for its exceptional value. On open road events this will be one of the most admired and appreciated participants, particularly when it gets chilly or the raindrops start. A wonderful automobile that will be a star in any collection and worth every penny of the price it brought today.