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Although over 17 feet long, the Special Roadster seats just two passengers. Equipped with a supercharger, the blower produced a 7 psi boost, adding a further 65 BHP at 3400 RPM resulting in a top speed of over 110 mph. About 400 540Ks were built, but just 26 of those were Special Roadsters, each priced at 28,000 Reichsmarks - about $12,000.
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1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Mercedes-Benz 540K
(Data based on Model Year 1938 sales)
| 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Roadster in the style of Singelfingen Chassis#: 169394 Sold for USD$2,089,949 2022 RM Sothebys : Munich | |
| 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Drophead Coupe by Lancefield Chassis#: 169317 Sold for USD$1,050,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey |   |
| 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet A by Sindelfingen Chassis#: 189391 Sold for USD$1,132,500 2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey |   |
| 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet B Chassis#: 130903 Sold for USD$836,000 2016 Worldwide Auctions - The Houston Classic | |
| 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster by Nawrocki Sold for USD$1,870,000 2015 Auctions America - California | |
| 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet B Chassis#: 169367 Sold for USD$1,289,033 2013 RM Auction - London | |
| 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Cabriolet A Chassis#: 154133 Sold for USD$2,200,788 2013 RM Auction - London | |
| 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K cabriolet Chassis#: 169333 Sold for USD$900,205 2013 Bonhams - Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais |   |
| 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet 'A' Chassis#: 169396 Sold for USD$1,312,500 2013 Bonhams - The Scottsdale Auction |   |
| 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Sold for USD$946,000 2009 The Scottsdale Auction : Gooding & Company | |
| 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet A Chassis#: 169397 Sold for USD$1,035,868 2005 Bonhams - Important Collectors' Motor Cars | |
| 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster Chassis#: 189387 Sold for USD$1,017,500 2005 The Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction | |
| 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Sport Cabriolet Sold for USD$973,500 2003 Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction |
Mercedes-Benz 540Ks That Failed To Sell At Auction
1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 MERCEDES-BENZ 540K ROADSTER | 169317 | 2016 Bonhams The MercedesBenz Sale | $2,100,000 | $2,700,000 | |
| 1938 MERCEDES-BENZ 540 K SPEICAL PHAETON | 11102510004813 | 2003 Kruse Auctions Las Vegas, NV | $0 |
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| 1963 MERCEDES-BENZ 300 SL ROADSTER Chassis#:198.042.10.003243 Sold for $1,282,264 2021 Gooding & Company : European Sporting & Historic Collection | |
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