1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K

VIN: 169376

$852,500

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Auctions

  • Location

    Amelia Island, FL; US

  • Event date

    Mar 13 - Mar 14, 2004

  • Lot

    154

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    169376

  • Body style

    Cabriolet A

  • Odometer

    74345 k

  • Interior Color

    Grey

  • Exterior Color

    Black, Silver

  • Generation

    1936-1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Dual sidemounts, chrome wire wheels, trafficators in windshield posts, mother of pearl instrument panel. An outstanding older restoration although in dated colors. Impressive cosmetics throughout but beginning to show its age. Extensive recent mechanical work ($106,420 worth!) by Henry Magno since Skip Barber bought the car and now in absolute first class operating condition with new wheels and tires and stainless steel exhaust.

Market commentary

Bought for $710,000 in a post block transaction at RM Arizona in 2001, the buyer here got full value for the meticulous mechanical preparation and sound cosmetic condition.

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