1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K

VIN: 169363

$787,537

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Poulain

  • Location

    Monte Carlo, MC

  • Event date

    May 26, 2000

  • Lot

    9

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    169363

  • Body style

    Cabriolet A

  • Odometer

    49300 k

  • Interior Color

    Red, Black top

  • Exterior Color

    Red

  • Generation

    1936-1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Restored from a largely original car in the late 80s for Al San Clemente. From the Michel Roquet collection. 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.

Market commentary

With exceptional coachwork on a chassis that is one of the Classic eras benchmarks, backed up by a restoration that has stood up remarkably well, this is an exceptional car, bought for an appropriate price. A freshly restored 540K Cab A with this history might bring $100K more, but it would be worth no more than this car after 1,000 miles, and less after 2,000. A prime piece of automotive history.

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