1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S

VIN: 1880100000000

$643,500

Sold

1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S

Seller details

  • Auction

    Barrett-Jackson

  • Location

    Scottsdale, AZ; US

  • Event date

    Jan 10 - Jan 18, 2015

  • Lot

    5076

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1880100000000

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  • Body style

    Cabriolet

  • Odometer

    124 K

  • Engine Type

    I6

  • Horsepower

    150

  • Induction

    3x2 bbl

  • Interior Color

    Tan

  • Exterior Color

    Dark Red

  • Generation

    1951-1958 Mercedes-Benz W188

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Hub caps, trim rings, whitewalls, 4-speed, fog lights, Becker Nurburg radio, heater.

Condition

Excellent paint, chrome, interior and top. Underbody is like new. Beautiful blonde burl interior woodwork. A wonderful specimen.

Market commentary

Even at this price the new owner got plenty of Fifties Mercedes-Benz performance, luxury and exclusivity for the money. It would still have been a realistic acquisition at another $50,000, it's that good.

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