1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K

VIN: 154081

$1,984,080

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Auctions

  • Location

    Villa Erba, IT

  • Event date

    May 21, 2011

  • Lot

    116

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    154081

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  • Body style

    Cabriolet A

  • Interior Color

    Cream leather; Blue cloth top

  • Exterior Color

    Dark Blue

  • Generation

    1936-1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K

Vehicle details

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Equipment

RHD. White steering wheel and interior knobs, Bosch headlights, dual spotlights, rear wheel skirts, chrome wire wheels, blackwall tires, enclosed rear spares. Built for the Maharajah of Indore, third in class at Pebble Beach in 2002, Best in Show at Meadow Brook in 2003. Concours quality.

Market commentary

A beautiful example of Sindelfingen coachwork and design bought for a representative price both for the quality of the car and its restoration.

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