1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K

VIN: 154080

$2,530,000

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Auctions

  • Location

    Monterey, CA; US

  • Event date

    Aug 17, 2007

  • Lot

    554

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    154080

  • Body style

    Special Roadster

  • Odometer

    3442 K

  • Interior Color

    Beige leather

  • Exterior Color

    Red

  • Generation

    1936-1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

RHD. Skirts, enclosed rear spare, folding windshield, dual aeroscreens, outside exhaust head pipes, chrome wire wheels, Bosch head and single fog light. Excellent paint, interior, chrome. Concours restoration showing only a little age. Spectacular coachwork with an abundance of polished edge louvers, bright beltline accent and an enclosed rear spare. Gorgeous dashboard.

Market commentary

Even among 540Ks this is a standout example with exceptiol one off coachwork and a wonderful restoration. It brought a price about half of the value of a Sindelfingen bodied 540K Special Roadster, seemingly a modest price for a unique car.