Equipment
Chrome wire wheels, dual spotlights, driving light. Originally delivered to Sir John Chubb (whose locks protected Englands elite). High door, long tail, rumble seat, recessed dual rear spares. A breathtaking Benz with provenance that includes Brooks Stevens, Noel Thompson and Bob Bahre. Thoroughly gone through mechanically in recent years and while it is neither fresh nor recently vetted for serious driving it is not far from being ready to drive, enjoy and show off on the road, if not on the concours lawn. Bernie Ecclestone Collection.
Market commentary
Put in perspective, this is nearly as much as Bonhams got for what may be the most honest and correct SSK in the world three years ago. A Special Roadster is an exceptional, extraordinary, fabulous automobile, but 3.55 million pounds, 5.7 million Euros and 8.2 million dollars are a heck of a lot of money, too. This is a benchmark transaction that leaves buyers looking at 8 figure dollar prices for freshly, accurately restored 540K Special Roadsters. That is impressive indeed.