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The 540K model, designed by Hermann Ahrens, was offered from 1936 to 1938 and was built by Karosserie Sindelfingen, the Mercedes-Benz in-house coach-building subsidiary. Three chassis variants were available: two longer versions with differing engines and body styles and a shorter two seater sporting version. The long or 'normal' chassis, with the radiator sitting directly above the front axle, was the backbone for the four-seat Cabriolet B with four side windows and the Cabriolet C with two side windows.
This supercharged Mercedes 5.3-liter 540K Cabriolet B was delivered to Mercedes-Benz in London for its first owner.
This supercharged Mercedes 5.3-liter 540K Cabriolet B was delivered to Mercedes-Benz in London for its first owner.
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1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Mercedes-Benz 540K
(Data based on Model Year 1936 sales)
| 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet A by Sindelfingen Chassis#: 130941 Sold for USD$1,875,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey |   |
| 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet B by Sindelfingen Chassis#: 130921 Sold for USD$698,500 2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island |   |
| 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Cabriolet by Sindelfingen Chassis#: 130913 Sold for USD$1,540,000 2014 RM Auctions at Monterey |   |
| 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Roadster Chassis#: 130949 Sold for USD$11,770,000 2012 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auction |   |
| 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Sport Cabriolet A by Sindelfingen Chassis#: 130945 Sold for USD$3,002,390 2012 RM Auctions at Monaco |   |
| 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Spezial Coupe by Sindelfingen Chassis#: 130944 Sold for USD$3,080,000 2011 RM Auctions at Monterey |   |
| 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Sport Cabriolet A by Sindelfingen Chassis#: 130945 Sold for USD$2,970,000 2011 RM Auctions at Monterey | |
| 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Cabriolet Chassis#: 130913 Sold for USD$913,000 2010 RM Auctions - Sports & Classics of Monterey | |
| 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Cabriolet Chassis#: 130945 Sold for USD$2,035,000 2008 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona | |
| 1936 MERCEDES 540 K REPLICA Chassis#: 1185135 Sold for USD$20,000 2007 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions - November 18, 2007 | |
| 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K Replica Convertible Sold for USD$11,880 2007 Toronto International Spring Classic Car Auction | |
| 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Cabriolet Chassis#: 130913 Sold for USD$1,028,500 2007 Vintage Motor Cars in Arizona | |
| 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K Sindelfigen Sold for USD$836,000 2006 Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction |   |
| 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet C Chassis#: 169387 Sold for USD$1,178,591 2006 Coys Auction - Legende et Passion |
Mercedes-Benz 540Ks That Failed To Sell At Auction
1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K Sport Cabriolet | 130945 | 2014 Rick Cole Auctions : Monterey | $3,246,100 | ||
| 1936 MERCEDES BENZ 540 K REPLICA | 2009 Silver Auction Salt Lake City | $19,000 | |||
| 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Cabriolet | 130945 | 2004 The Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction | $1,100,000 | $1,400,000 | $1,800,000 |
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1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K
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Special Cabriolet
Coachwork: Erdmann & Rossi
Sport Cabriolet A
Coachwork: Sindelfingen
Cabriolet A Special
Coachwork: Sindelfingen
Cabriolet C Special
Coachwork: Sindelfingen
Special Cabriolet
Coachwork: Sindelfingen