1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet A
- Engine
- 3.0L inline-six, triple Solex carburetors, 150 hp
- Colour
- Medium red
A 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet A, one of only 203 built in that body style from a total production of 560 units across the 300 S range. Numbers-matching throughout and confirmed by a Mercedes-Benz Zertifikat, the car has had just three owners from new and received an exhaustive, no-expense-spared restoration completed in 2010 by marque specialist Don Mertz. Since completion, it has earned multiple first-place awards at prestigious concours events.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$621,000
- 1953 → 1979Factory deliveryFirst owner (identity unknown)partial documentation
Original purchaser held the car for 26 years, suggesting strong personal attachment to it.
- 1979 →Acquisition unknownSecond owner (identity unknown)full documentation
This owner commissioned a comprehensive restoration by marque specialist Don Mertz, completed in 2010, reportedly at very considerable expense; supporting invoices and photographs are present in the file.
Competition
- —Prestigious concours events (multiple, post-2010)Multiple first-place awards
Following completion of the restoration, the car earned top honors at several high-profile concours events; specific event names and dates are not identified in the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2010RestorationDon Mertz
A comprehensive, no-expense-spared full restoration covering bodywork, interior, engine bay, and chassis. All brightwork was refinished to a high standard, the cabin was retrimmed in leather and wool carpeting with burled wood details, the triple-carburettor engine was meticulously detailed with correct markings, and a period-correct canvas cabriolet hood was hand-fitted. Chassis and underside details were also addressed to a correct specification.
Extensive supporting documentation including invoices and photographs accompanies the car. The restorer is described as a respected marque specialist.
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