1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Cabriolet
- Engine
- 3.0L inline-six, single overhead camshaft, ~115 bhp
- Colour
- Blue
A 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Cabriolet, one of only 560 open examples built during the model's limited 1951–1958 production run of 760 cars in total. Among the most prestigious and costly automobiles of its era, the 300S combined pre-war stylistic elegance with contemporary engineering on a shortened 300 saloon platform. This example, finished in blue over beige leather, underwent a comprehensive restoration in 2020 and retains its matching-numbers engine. It is accompanied by approximately 30 years of history files, an original-style logbook, and a factory data card.
Ownership
- 2026-01-30Auction saleSold €255,000 (≈ $281K)
- Date unknownDutch-registered prior owner(s)partial documentation
History files spanning roughly three decades accompany the car, along with a period-style logbook and factory data card; Dutch registration suggests Netherlands-based custody during at least part of this period.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2020Restoration
Comprehensive rebuild of the cabriolet, documented with a substantial set of photographs recording the work carried out. The car emerged finished in blue with beige leather upholstery.
Photographic record of the restoration process is included with the car's documentation.
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