Unsold

1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K

VIN: 408399

$1,150,000

Unsold

High bid

Seller details

  • Auction

    Bonhams

  • Location

    Carmel Valley, CA; US

  • Event date

    Aug 18 - Aug 19, 2001

  • Lot

    231

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    408399

  • Body style

    Cabriolet A

  • Odometer

    12545 K

  • Interior Color

    White

  • Exterior Color

    Dark Blue

  • Generation

    1936-1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Chrome wire wheels, White steering wheel, skirts. One of 3 prototype 580Ks, only one on std wheelbase chassis. Restored in 1992 for Erich Hillgruber by Rolf Wagner. Original engine frost damaged but included with the lot. Excellent cosmetics, superb wood. Shows some slight evidence of use since restoration but still an imposing presence.

Market commentary

Its a Cab A, not a Roadster, so the impression it creates is vastly different. In the scheme of things it probably could have been sold without regret at the reported high bid.

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