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The first Mercedes-Benz classic was the K series, begun in 1924 and produced until 1927 when the Model S was introduced. In 1932, the 500K series began production. The 500 denotes the 5-liter engine and the K is for the kompressor or supercharger that was fitted to the sports roadster. The 500K has all around independent suspension with a double wishbone front axle and a double-joint swing axle at the rear, a world first. Consequently it was a more comfortable and better handling car than Mercedes' previous S/SS/SSK generation of roadsters from the 1920s. Most of the 500Ks were bodied at the Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen factory.
This 500K was purchased in 1936 at the London Automotive Exhibition by Princess Nina Mdivani, wife of Denis P.S. Conan Doyle (son of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes). They drove it throughout Europe on their honeymoon, starting where they were married at St. Donat's Castle in Wales that was owned by William Randolph Hearst.
This 500K was purchased in 1936 at the London Automotive Exhibition by Princess Nina Mdivani, wife of Denis P.S. Conan Doyle (son of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes). They drove it throughout Europe on their honeymoon, starting where they were married at St. Donat's Castle in Wales that was owned by William Randolph Hearst.
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1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Mercedes-Benz 500K
(Data based on Model Year 1936 sales)
| 1936 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Normal Roadster by Sindelfingen Chassis#: 130857 Sold for USD$1,270,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey |   |
| 1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K Touring Phaeton Chassis#: 113696 Sold for USD$1,215,000 2018 Bonhams : Quail Lodge |   |
| 1936 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Offener Tourenwagen by Sindelfingen Chassis#: 123724 Sold for USD$1,540,000 2017 RM Sothebys : Monterey |   |
| 1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K Sports Phaeton Chassis#: 209421 Sold for USD$1,430,000 2014 Bonhams - The Scottsdale Auction |  |
| 1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K Chassis#: 130878 Sold for USD$1,045,000 2008 Gooding & Company |   |
| 1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K Cabriolet A Chassis#: 105383 Sold for USD$1,287,987 2008 Bonhams - Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles Automobiles d'Exception | |
| 1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K Marlene Replica Kit Sold for USD$13,500 2007 Mecum - Kansas City High Performance Auction | |
| 1936 MERCEDES 500 K REPLICA Sold for USD$20,500 2007 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions - February 23-25, 2007 | |
| 1936 MERCEDES-BENZ 500K RE-CREATION ROADSTER Sold for USD$9,460 2004 Barrett-Jackson - Petersen Museum 2004 | |
| 1936 MERCEDES-BENZ 500 K RECREATION Sold for USD$20,000 2001 Kruse Auction - Dallas, TX |
Mercedes-Benz 500Ks That Failed To Sell At Auction
1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 MERCEDES-BENZ 500K OFFENER TOURENWAGEN | 209421 | 2020 Bonhams : Quail Motorcar Auction | $2,000,000 | $2,500,000 | |
| 1936 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Cabriolet C | 130885 | 2019 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | $800,000 | $1,000,000 | |
| 1936 Mercedes-Benz 500 K cabriolet B | 130901 | 2019 Artcurial : Retroobile | $600,000 | $800,000 | |
| 1936 MERCEDES-BENZ 500K SPORTS ROADSTER | 130857 | 2016 Bonhams The MercedesBenz Sale | $2,700,000 | $3,500,000 | |
| 1936 MERCEDES 500 K REPLICA SPECIAL ROADSTER | 2016 McCormick's Palm Springs # 60 | $32,500 | |||
| 1936 MERCEDES 500 K REPLICA SPECIAL ROADSTER | 2016 McCormick's Auction # 60 | $32,500 | |||
| 1936 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Cabriolet C | 215011 | 2013 RM Auction London | $650,000 | ||
| 1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K | 2009 Sports & Classics of Monterey | $425,000 | $500,000 | $600,000 | |
| 1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K Three-Position Drophead Coupe | 2008 Automobiles of London | $275,000 | $300,000 | $350,000 | |
| 1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K | 2008 Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook | $475,000 | $600,000 | $750,000 | |
| 1936 Mercedes-Benz 500k Replica Convertible | 2007 RM Auctions Toronto International Fall Classic Car Auction | $19,000 |
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