1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K

VIN: 130946

$1,604,375

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Christie's

  • Location

    Paris, FR

  • Event date

    Feb 17, 2007

  • Lot

    318

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    130946

  • Body style

    Cabriolet A

  • Interior Color

    Dark Blue, Cream leather, Black leather top

  • Exterior Color

    Dark Blue, Cream

  • Generation

    1936-1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Chrome wire wheels, Trafficators, dual rear spares, fog light. One owner from new. One of only ten so called interim 540Ks built in the first year of production, with 500K coachwork (confirmed by DaimlerChrysler fax.) Restored in 1993 in its original colors and only lightly used since. Someone tried to blend the right front fender and came out with a shade of violet instead of the correct Dark Blue. Comprehensively documented Otherwise it is in outstanding condition and has undeniable presence.

Market commentary

The original owner was present when his car was sold, to a round of applause from the onlookers. It is an outstanding vehicle, with a wonderful history and deserves every centime of the price paid for it.

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