1937 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet B (second series)

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Engine: Supercharged straight-eight, 180 bhp
Colour: Black and gray with black fabric roof

Chassis 169367 is a 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet B in the desirable 'second series' configuration, distinguished by deeply skirted fenders and a smooth, gently sloping rear deck. Originally destined for Scandinavia, it was delivered instead to a Berlin-area client in 1938. The car later passed through a Portuguese collection before entering its present ownership in 2013. It presents in black and grey with a green leather interior, and has been recently serviced by noted marque specialist Rolf Wagner.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Sold US$775,000
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
1938-04-13 →Factory delivery
Märkische Baugesellschaft, Charlottenburg, Berlin
full documentation
Original commission order reassigned to this Berlin company after a prior order by Kores Company was cancelled; chassis completed in 1937 and originally intended for a Scandinavian market.
2013 →Acquisition unknown
Current owner
partial documentation
Car has been a favored piece in this owner's collection; recent mechanical work by marque specialist Rolf Wagner was commissioned at a cost of approximately 24,000 Euro.
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Rolf Bunte
partial documentation
Carried out a full disassembly and restoration of the vehicle; photographic documentation of this work is retained in the car's file.
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Jose Miguel Rodrigues, Gemunde, Portugal
partial documentation
Portuguese collector whose ownership is confirmed by a copy of the homologation certificate issued by Clube Português de Automóveis Antigos.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

—Restoration
Rolf Bunte
The car was fully disassembled and a comprehensive restoration was carried out by Rolf Bunte; photographic documentation of the process is on file.
Restoration was completed prior to acquisition by the Portuguese collector Jose Miguel Rodrigues.
—Service
Rolf Wagner
Thorough mechanical servicing by a recognised supercharged Mercedes-Benz authority: engine inspected, fluids renewed, carburettor and starter motor both rebuilt, and a general tune-up performed along with various minor items. Total cost approximately €24,000.
Work undertaken during the current owner's tenure; invoices accompany the car.

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