Condition
Chrome wire wheels, flush-mounted rear spare, outside exhaust header pipes, top-opening vee windscreen, fog light, long hood with cooling doors that reaches to the base of the windshield. Competently restored in 1997 with class first at Amelia, 2nd at Pebble and Mercedes-Benz award at Meadow Brook. Heavy-looking paint but brilliant chrome and excellent interior. Still in excellent condition.
Market commentary
A distinctive 540K, arguably more handsome than the Sindelfingen 4-seat Cabs however the latter are so highly regarded that bespoke coachwork rarely approaches their value. That said, this is a particularly impressive automobile and a good value in inherent quality, rarity and style at the price.