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This particular cabriolet was maintained in the care of its original owner from 1953 until 1979. The second owner treated the car to a no-expense-spared restoration that was completed in 2010. The car is finished in Medium Red and has matching wheels and center caps and a convertible top that is finished in the correct fabric. Inside, there is tan leather upholstery, which is trimmed with wool carpeting. There is a set of handmade reproduction German pigskin luggage, two spare tires and period-correct whitewalls, an original tool roll, and the correct jack.
Since the restoration was completed in 2010, the car has won numerous First Place awards at the Greystone Mansion, Palos Verdes, Santa Barbara, and Dana Point Concours d'Elegance, as well as at the San Marino Motor Classic.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2014
Since the restoration was completed in 2010, the car has won numerous First Place awards at the Greystone Mansion, Palos Verdes, Santa Barbara, and Dana Point Concours d'Elegance, as well as at the San Marino Motor Classic.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2014
2022 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $600,000-USD $700,000
Sale Price :
USD $621,000
2014 RM Auctions at Monterey
High Bid (Lot was not sold)
USD $600,000
1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Mercedes-Benz 300S
(Data based on Model Year 1953 sales)
| 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Roadster Custom Chassis#: IDC0003595ZZ Sold for USD$428,500 2024 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
| 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Roadster Chassis#: 188.012.00305/53 Sold for USD$434,000 2024 Broad Arrow Auctions : Amelia | |
| 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Coupe Coachwork by Sindelfingen Chassis#: 188011-00028 Sold for USD$332,250 2024 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction |   |
| 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Roadster Chassis#: 188.012.00301/53 Sold for USD$735,000 2023 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island |  |
| 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Roadster Chassis#: 18801200309/53 Sold for USD$445,000 2022 Bonhams : The Quail Auction |   |
| 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet A Chassis#: 188.010.00.202/53 Sold for USD$621,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island |   |
| 1953 MERCEDES-BENZ 300S ROADSTER Chassis#: 188012.00167/53 Sold for USD$472,500 2022 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona | |
| 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Roadster Chassis#: 188.012.00119/53 Sold for USD$679,909 2020 RM Sothebys : London Online | |
| 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Roadster Custom Chassis#: IDC0003595ZZ Sold for USD$401,000 2020 RM Sothebys : The Elkhart Collection | |
| 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Coupé Chassis#: 188011 00318/53 Sold for USD$381,636 2018 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | |
| 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Roadster Chassis#: 188.012.00170/53 Sold for USD$506,000 2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island |   |
| 1953 MERCEDES-BENZ 300S ROADSTER Chassis#: 188012 00071/53 Sold for USD$812,241 2016 Bonhams - The Mercedes-Benz Sale | |
| 1953 MERCEDES-BENZ 300S CABRIOLET Chassis#: 1880100020253 Sold for USD$643,500 2015 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale | |
| 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Coupe Chassis#: 188011.00088/52 Sold for USD$511,500 2015 Bonhams : The Scottsdale Auction | |
| 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Roadster Chassis#: 188.012.00301.53 Sold for USD$605,606 2014 RM Auctions - Paris | |
| 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet A Chassis#: 188.010.3500280 Sold for USD$440,158 2013 RM Auction - London | |
| 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Roadster Chassis#: 188.012.00220/53 Sold for USD$550,000 2012 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auction | |
| 1953 MERCEDES-BENZ 300S C CONVERTIBLE Sold for USD$264,000 2006 Barrett-Jackson - Palm Beach 2006 | |
| 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Chassis#: 1880100019053 Sold for USD$225,000 2006 RM Auctions at Amelia Island |   |
| 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Sold for USD$63,600 2003 The Florida Collector Car Auction |
Mercedes-Benz 300Ss That Failed To Sell At Auction
1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet A | 188.010.00169/53 | 2021 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris | $350,000 | $450,000 | |
| 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet A | 188.010.00202/53 | 2014 RM Auctions at Monterey | $600,000 | ||
| 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S | 2006 Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction | $175,000 | $225,000 |
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1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S
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