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Because of the high build quality and durability of the components used in the construction of the 500K and 540K models, these Mercedes are among the most collectable of prewar cars. This car was commissioned by the head of Krupp Industries, Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach. Only five 540K Short Wheelbase Roadsters were built and only three are known to survive.
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1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Mercedes-Benz 540K
(Data based on Model Year 1939 sales)
| 1939 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Cabriolet A by Sindelfingen Chassis#: 408371 Sold for USD$2,205,000 2024 RM Sothebys : ModaMiami |   |
| 1939 MERCEDES-BENZ 540K CABRIOLET A-BODY CONVERSION Chassis#: 540408420 Sold for USD$533,500 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
| 1939 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet A by Sindelfingen Chassis#: 408388 Sold for USD$1,435,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey |   |
| 1939 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Cabriolet A by Sindelfingen Chassis#: 408371 Sold for USD$1,765,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
| 1939 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet A Chassis#: 408386 Sold for USD$1,794,074 2019 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | |
| 1939 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Roadster by Sindelfingen Chassis#: 408383 Sold for USD$6,600,000 2017 RM Sotheby's : Arizona Auction |   |
| 1939 MERCEDES-BENZ 540K WITH 'CABRIOLET A' BODY CONVERSION Chassis#: 540408420 Sold for USD$1,485,000 2016 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ | |
| 1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster by Sindelfingen Chassis#: 408383 Sold for USD$7,480,000 2013 RM Auctions - Monterey | |
| 1939 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Spezial Roadster by Sindelfingen Chassis#: 408383 Sold for USD$4,620,000 2011 RM Auctions at Monterey | |
Mercedes-Benz 540Ks That Failed To Sell At Auction
1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Sindelfingen Spezial Roadster | 408383 | 2022 Broad Arrow Auctions : Monterey Jet Center Auction | $7,000,000 | $8,000,000 | |
| 1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Cabriolet A | 408371 | 2021 Bonhams : The Scottsdale Auction | |||
| 1939 MERCEDES-BENZ 540K CABRIOLET A | 408388 | 2016 Bonhams The MercedesBenz Sale | $2,000,000 | $2,600,000 | |
| 1939 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Spezial Cabriolet A by Sindelfingen | 408371 | 2016 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | $2,800,000 | $3,000,000 | $4,000,000 |
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