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After leaving the factory on December 31, 1952, this car was delivered new to Mr. Franklin Eli, of Buffalo, New York. He enjoyed the car for seventeen years, driving it 66,243 miles. In 1969, he put the car in storage, where it remained until his demise. He left the car to his nephew, James Eli, who brought it to Warren L. Riter and Sons restoration facility.
The current owners purchased the car in 2009, from Mr. Eli's widow. They continued the restoration at the same facility. It was completed on July 25, 2012, consuming more than 12 years. It was completed to the highest possible standards, including all factory colors.
The car features a Nuremburg III radio, tuned to all the European Capitals and the interior wood is solid ebony, not the typical wood veneer used by the factory in the 1950s.
The current owners purchased the car in 2009, from Mr. Eli's widow. They continued the restoration at the same facility. It was completed on July 25, 2012, consuming more than 12 years. It was completed to the highest possible standards, including all factory colors.
The car features a Nuremburg III radio, tuned to all the European Capitals and the interior wood is solid ebony, not the typical wood veneer used by the factory in the 1950s.
2015 RM Sotheby's : Motor City Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $275,000-USD $375,000
Lot was not sold
2013 Bonhams - Quail Lodge Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $275,000-USD $325,000
Lot was not sold
1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Mercedes-Benz 300
(Data based on Model Year 1952 sales)
| 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet Chassis#: 188.010.00055/52 Sold for USD$363,399 2022 RM Sothebys : London | |
| 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet A Chassis#: 188.010.00086/52 Sold for USD$401,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
| 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 Cabriolet D Chassis#: 186.014.02900/52 Sold for USD$208,012 2022 RM Sothebys : Paris | |
| 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Coupé Chassis#: 188.011.00060/52 Sold for USD$310,477 2021 RM Sothebys : London | |
| 1952 MERCEDES-BENZ 300 'ADENAUER' CABRIOLET D Chassis#: 18601401640/52 Sold for USD$241,851 2020 Bonhams : The Bonmont Sale | |
| 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 Adenauer Cabriolet Chassis#: 18601401531/52 Sold for USD$320,030 2020 Bonhams : The Autoworld Autumn Sale | |
| 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 Sedan Chassis#: 186.011.02098/52 Sold for USD$38,023 2019 The Saragga Collection | |
| 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 Sedan Chassis#: 186.011.00578/52 Sold for USD$58,800 2018 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
| 1952 MERCEDES-BENZ 300 ADENAUER Chassis#: 1860110183352 Sold for USD$59,103 2016 Coys Techno Classica | |
| 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300S Roadster Sold for USD$506,000 2016 Auctions America : Fort Lauderdale | |
| 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet Chassis#: 188.010.00018/52 Sold for USD$483,392 2014 RM Auctions - London | |
| 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 'Adenauer' Chassis#: 1860110241852 Sold for USD$44,000 2014 Greenwich Concours D'Elegance Auction | |
| 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Coupé Chassis#: 188.011.00060/52 Sold for USD$524,000 2014 RM Auctions : Monaco | |
| 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300b Cabriolet D Chassis#: 1860140297052 Sold for USD$150,282 2012 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor cars and Automobilia | |
| 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 W186 Sliding-Roof Limousine Chassis#: 1860110264352 Sold for USD$99,176 2011 RM Auctions - London |   |
| 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300S Cabriolet Chassis#: 04452 Sold for USD$364,489 2011 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor Cars | |
| 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 Sedan Chassis#: 02582/52 Sold for USD$11,115 2011 Bonhams - Greenwich Concours d'Elegance: Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia | |
| 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 Cabriolet D Chassis#: 1860140112052 Sold for USD$115,500 2010 RM Auctions - Sports & Classics of Monterey |   |
| 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 Sedan Chassis#: 300/186011 00578/52 Sold for USD$60,840 2010 Bonhams - Quail Lodge |  |
| 1952 Mercedes 300d ‘Adenauer' Convertible with Trailer Chassis#: 186014-02470/52 Sold for USD$160,778 2009 Coys Auction - Auto Moto D‘Epoca - Padova |
Mercedes-Benz 300s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1952 Mercedes-Benz 300's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 d Adenauer Cabriolet | 2020 RM Sothebys : Palm Beach Online | $150,000 | $200,000 | ||
| 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 Cabriolet D | 186.014.01550/52 | 2016 RM Sothebys : Arizona | $210,000 | $250,000 | $300,000 |
| 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 Cabriolet D | 186.014.02905/52 | 2015 RM Sotheby's : Motor City Auction | $275,000 | $375,000 | |
| 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 Cabriolet d | 186.014.02905/52 | 2013 Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction | $275,000 | $325,000 | |
| 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 Cabriolet | 1860140149052 | 2013 Bonhams The Spa Classic Sale | $100,000 | $150,000 | |
| 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 Sliding-roof Limousine | 1860110264352 | 2012 Bonhams The Monaco Sale 'Les Grandes Marques à Monaco' | $60,000 | $90,000 | |
| 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 Adenauer Four Door Limo | 2011 Leake Car Auctions Tulsa 39th Annual Leake Auto Auction | $32,500 | |||
| 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300S Cabriolet | 188010-00014-52 | 2003 Bonhams An auction of Collectors Motor Cars and Automobili | $150,000 | $180,000 | |
| 1952 MERCEDES-BENZ 300 D CONVERTIBLE | 2001 Kruse Auction Ft. Lauderdale, FL | $21,500 |
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