1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Sindelfingen

VIN: 154140

$9,680,000

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Auctions

  • Location

    Monterey, CA; US

  • Event date

    Aug 19 - Aug 20, 2011

  • Lot

    242

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    154140

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  • Body style

    Special Roadster

  • Interior Color

    Blue leather

  • Exterior Color

    Silver

  • Generation

    1936-1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Chrome wire wheels, wide whitewalls, dual spotlights, Bosch headlights and dip beam. Long tail, high door, covered spare. First delivered to Argentina. Restoration begun in Germany by Axel Schuette, completed in the U.S. by Stone Barn and Sam and Emily Mann. Concours restored, Best of Show and Best Mercedes Benz at Amelia Island, Class winner and Best Mercedes at Pebble Beach in 2004. Inspected and verified original engine, chassis and body by Mercedes Classic Germany experts. Sam and Emily Mann collection.

Market commentary

The headline car of this auction, and just about anywhere it might appear, a magnificent vehicle by any standards, meticulously restored to concours quality. It blew away even RMs estimate, as it deserved to do.

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