1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Roadster
Formerly the Property of Baroness Gisela von Krieger
Coachwork by Sindelfingen
SOLD $11,770,000
CHASSIS NO. 130949
ENGINE NO. 130949
Kommission No. 221515
5,401 CC Type M24 OHV Inline 8-Cylinder Engine
Single Twin-Updraft Carburetor Roots-Type Twin-Lobe Supercharger
180 HP at 3,400 RPM (Supercharger Engaged)
4-Speed Manual Gearbox
4-Wheel Vacuum-Assisted Hydraulic Drum Brakes
Independent Front Double-Wishbone Suspension with Coil Springs
Independent Rear Swing-Axle Suspension with Coil Springs
The Ultimate 540 K -- A High-Door, Long-Tail Special Roadster
An Undisputed Masterwork of Automotive Art
Special-Ordered with Unique Custom Features
Captivating and Romantic History
Exceptionally Documented Provenance
Only Three Caretakers in 76 Years
Extremely Authentic Matching-Numbers Example
Pebble Beach Class-Winning Chris Charlton Restoration
Faithfully Presented in Original, As-Delivered Appearance
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