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1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet B

    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.

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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#: 130945
    Sold for USD$1,600,000
      2024 RM Sothebys : Monterey
    1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K image  1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K image  
    1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet A by Sindelfingen
    Chassis#: 130941
    Sold for USD$1,875,000
      2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey
    1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K image  1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K image  
    1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet B by Sindelfingen
    Chassis#: 130921
    Sold for USD$698,500
      2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island
    1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K image  1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K image  
    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 540K image  1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K image  
    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 540K image  1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K image  
    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 540K image  1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K image  
    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 image  1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K image  
    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 540K image  1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K image  
    1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Cabriolet
    Chassis#: 130913
    Sold for USD$913,000
      2010 RM Auctions - Sports & Classics of Monterey
    1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K image  1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K image  
    1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Cabriolet
    Chassis#: 130945
    Sold for USD$2,035,000
      2008 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona
    1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K image  1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K image  
    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 image  1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K image  
    1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K Sindelfigen
    Sold for USD$836,000
      2006 Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction
    1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K image  1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K image  
    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.
    VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
    1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K Sport Cabriolet1309452014 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 Cabriolet1309452004 The Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction$1,100,000$1,400,000$1,800,000

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