1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc Cabriolet A

Factory delivery destination; original build sheet and dealer verification retained in the car's file.

President of Montclair Studebaker-Packard in New Jersey, which at the time also operated as a Mercedes-Benz retailer.

Based in Greens Farms, Connecticut; added approximately 39,000 km during ownership, bringing the total to around 77,000 km. Corresponded with Mercedes-Benz of North America regarding build records; his sale letter is retained in the file.

A marque specialist who retained the car for approximately four years; noted in subsequent correspondence that the vehicle was entirely original and in show-worthy condition at the time of acquisition.

Based in Newport Beach, California; commissioned a full restoration through noted 300 Sc specialist Charles Brahms, resulting in a highly regarded presentation.

First private owner, reportedly based near Karlsruhe; car was observed by a visiting American importer who then arranged its purchase and export to the United States.

Purchased the car while on a European trip and arranged its import into the United States; subsequently sold it to a New Jersey automobile dealer.

Prominent collector based in Louisville, Kentucky; held the car for well over a decade and commissioned a detailed inspection and cosmetic and mechanical freshening by Hjeltness Restoration in California.

Alex Dearborn remarked in later correspondence that the car was presentable enough to win the nearby MBCA concours event during the period he owned it; no specific win is confirmed.

Award reported by the consignor; no specific year given in the prose.

Comprehensive restoration carried out by Charles Brahms, a leading 300 Sc specialist of the era, resulting in a complete and flawless presentation of the car.

Commissioned by owner Michael Hall during his tenure in Newport Beach. Dearborn's correspondence described the car as entirely original prior to this work.

Thorough mechanical attention covering water pump rebuilding, brake servicing including master and wheel cylinder sleeving, repair and reinstallation of temperature and amperage gauges, replacement of various gauges and seals, and renewal of battery cables and hold-downs.

Wheel and master cylinders were sleeved by White Post Restorations as part of the brake work. Carried out during James Patterson's ownership.

Cosmetic refurbishment including replacement of front and rear carpets, re-veneering of all interior woodwork, recovering of the leather dashboard and glovebox door, rectification of minor paint blemishes, replacement of bumper guard rubbers, and rebuilding of the radio.

Radio was rebuilt by specialist Charles Siegfried as part of the same programme. Carried out during James Patterson's ownership.