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Introduced in 1936, the 540K was instantly recognized as a top-of-the-line automobile with style, engineering, comfort and performance that was simply unmatched by the competition. Using its own in-house styling department, the Sindelfingen Body Works, Mercedes produced some of the most elegant coachwork of all time.
Mercedes produced approximately 419 540Ks. The same supercharged 5.4-liter straight eight-cylinder engine powered them all. It made 115 horsepower normally and 180 with the supercharger engaged. They rode on fully independent suspension, had a six-speed gearbox, weighed almost three tons and consumed fuel at the rate of eight miles per gallon.
The 1939 model shown is a unique one-off special roadster body mounted on a shortened chassis. Five of the shorter chassis were made and three survive today. The car was originally delivered to a German steel magnate. It is restored to original and belongs to a private collection in Switzerland.
Mercedes produced approximately 419 540Ks. The same supercharged 5.4-liter straight eight-cylinder engine powered them all. It made 115 horsepower normally and 180 with the supercharger engaged. They rode on fully independent suspension, had a six-speed gearbox, weighed almost three tons and consumed fuel at the rate of eight miles per gallon.
The 1939 model shown is a unique one-off special roadster body mounted on a shortened chassis. Five of the shorter chassis were made and three survive today. The car was originally delivered to a German steel magnate. It is restored to original and belongs to a private collection in Switzerland.
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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 Cabriolet A Conversion Chassis#: 408420 Sold for USD$566,000 2024 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
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 |
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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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