1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K

VIN: 154146

$2,585,000

Sold

1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K
1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K
1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Sotheby's

  • Location

    Monterey, CA; US

  • Event date

    Aug 18 - Aug 19, 2017

  • Lot

    257

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    154146

  • Body style

    Cabriolet A

  • Engine Type

    L8

  • Horsepower

    180

  • Induction

    SC

  • Interior Color

    Beige

  • Exterior Color

    Maroon

  • Generation

    1936-1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Chrome wire wheels, body color accented knockoffs, blackwall Michelin tires, dual spotlights with mirrors, outside exhaust headpipes, Bosch headlights and single fog light, dual rear spares set into the deck, white steering wheel and shift knob, mother-of

Condition

#1 Concours

World-class. Could compete in the world’s best Concours d'Elegance events.

About Hagerty’s condition ratingsClose

Restored in 2014 and shown at Pebble Beach that year with a thrid in class then Best of Show at Arizona in 2015, one of only about ten with this setback radiator style Sport Cabriolet A body. Excellent paint, chrome, interior, top, gauges and engine. A concours restoration with no evidence of age or use.

Market commentary

Offered by RM at Arizona in 2015 (only hours after winning Best of Show) where it was reported bid to $3.1 million, then by Bonhams at Greenwich in 2016 where it was bid to $2.8 million, both of which were reasonable bids and its successful sale here een though another 10% lower seals the deal. It is an unusually handsome and distinctive Cab A and a worthy alternative to a much more expensive Spezial Roadster, although not as astute a buy as the 500K Offener Tourenwagen sold earlier today here.

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