A 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Coupe that has been parked in a family’s garage for the last 50 years will headline RM Sotheby’s first auction in 2020, with a presale estimate of between $1 million
The Mercedes-Benz 540K is a car built by the German firm from 1936 to 1940. It was one of the largest car of its time. In 2012, a 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster was sold for USD 11.77
Part 1 – 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster “The Blue Goose” Only a few days after the Chicago model car shows in March 2012, I received this beauty from a contact in the Ukraine. I had seen the pre-1945 versions of this car on ebay and at the then-recent show, festooned with Nazi flags in top up or top down versions.
Of special note is the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, which awarded Best of Show to a 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster. Originally ordered by Mohammed Zahir Shah, the King of Afghanistan, this supercharged Mercedes is one of 760 W29 series vehicles built between 1934-39.
Vehicle history and comps for 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster VIN: 154080 - including sale prices, photos, and more.
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