1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K

VIN: 232697

$946,000

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Gooding & Company

  • Location

    Scottsdale, AZ; US

  • Event date

    Jan 17 - Jan 18, 2009

  • Lot

    90

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    232697

  • Body style

    Sport Cabriolet

  • Odometer

    36159 K

  • Interior Color

    Beige leather; Black cloth top

  • Exterior Color

    Black

  • Generation

    1936-1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Chrome wire wheels, recessed rear spares, vee windshield. Restored about 10 years ago for Jerry Sauls, First prize at Amelia in 1997, class award at Pebble Beach, First in class at Meadow Brook. Good paint, chrome and interior except for crazing varnish on the door cappings. Interior shows a little age and use. Chassis is clean and nearly like new. Still nearly concours ready or a wonderful presence on the road.

Market commentary

This is a lot of automobile for the money and a cost effective entry ticket into the world of big, blown Benzes. It is nearly impossible to find anything to fault in this ten year old restoration, the sign of quality workmanship and materials and excellent continuing subsequent care and attention. The buyer got full value for money.

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