Equipment
Restored from a largely original car in the late 80s for Al and Sandra San Clemente. LHD, chrome wire wheels, dual enclosed sidemounts. Superb cosmetics, excellent wood. Great bodywork: even gaps, doors close perfectly. Shows a little careful use, but still capable of being showed with pride. Multiple prize winner in the U.S. for the San Clementes with new radiator made by M B for its next owner, Michel Roquet. An outstanding classic Mercedes. Bernie Ecclestone Collection.
Market commentary
Sold at the Poulain Sothebys Monaco auction in 2000 for $787,538 (UK pounds 529,400 at the time). While the pound price is up just 25%, the dollar price is up 75%, which illustrates the effect of exchange rates and not the market. This is a reasonable value for a European buyer.