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1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K SWB Roadster

    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.

    No auction information available for this vehicle at this time.

    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 540K image  1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K image  
    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 image  1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K image  
    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 540K image  1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K image  
    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 540K image  1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K image  
    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 image  1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K image  
    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 540K image  1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K image  
    1939 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Spezial Roadster by Sindelfingen
    Chassis#: 408383
    Sold for USD$4,620,000
      2011 RM Auctions at Monterey
    1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K image  1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K image  

    Mercedes-Benz 540Ks That Failed To Sell At Auction

    1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
    VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
    1939 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Sindelfingen Spezial Roadster4083832022 Broad Arrow Auctions : Monterey Jet Center Auction $7,000,000$8,000,000
    1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Cabriolet A4083712021 Bonhams : The Scottsdale Auction   
    1939 MERCEDES-BENZ 540K CABRIOLET A4083882016 Bonhams The MercedesBenz Sale $2,000,000$2,600,000
    1939 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Spezial Cabriolet A by Sindelfingen4083712016 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island$2,800,000$3,000,000$4,000,000

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    1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K

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    Engine #: 408388
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    Engine #: 408371
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