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1935 Mercedes-Benz 500K Navigation
Not unlike American manufacturers, Mercedes-Benz crafted some of its most beautiful automobiles during difficult economic times. The 500K was largely attributed to engineer Hans Nibel and was first show at the Berlin Auto Show in 1934. Designated model W29 by Mercedes-Benz, production continued through 1936. The luxurious car was blessed with four-wheel independent suspension including double wishbones and coil springs front and rear, with swing axles at the rear - an industry first. Its heart was a Roots-supercharged 5.0-liter/160 horsepower OHV inline eight-cylinder engine - thus its 500K designation.
Most 500K's were fitted with sumptuous coachwork by Mercedes-Benz in-house shop in Sindelfingen, such as this one-off example that was featured in the 1938 German movie 'Der Blaufuchs' (Blue Fox). While in Estonia in the late 1940s, it was fitted with a trailer hitch to haul firewood.
This unique roadster, built by the Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen works, is the only 500K with these special louvers and unusual fenders and without doors. The 5-liter 500K was introduced in 1934 and was the fastest touring car of its day; journalists wrote about 'the sheer insolence of its great power.' With its independent suspension and supercharged engine, it set a trend that competitors were forced to try and follow. It is believed that this car was used in its early days for racing on circuits in Europe but thereafter it spent decades behind the Iron Curtain. After coming to the United States in 1987, it received a full restoration and was first shown at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in 1991.
Most 500K's were fitted with sumptuous coachwork by Mercedes-Benz in-house shop in Sindelfingen, such as this one-off example that was featured in the 1938 German movie 'Der Blaufuchs' (Blue Fox). While in Estonia in the late 1940s, it was fitted with a trailer hitch to haul firewood.
This unique roadster, built by the Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen works, is the only 500K with these special louvers and unusual fenders and without doors. The 5-liter 500K was introduced in 1934 and was the fastest touring car of its day; journalists wrote about 'the sheer insolence of its great power.' With its independent suspension and supercharged engine, it set a trend that competitors were forced to try and follow. It is believed that this car was used in its early days for racing on circuits in Europe but thereafter it spent decades behind the Iron Curtain. After coming to the United States in 1987, it received a full restoration and was first shown at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in 1991.
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1935 Mercedes-Benz 500K Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Mercedes-Benz 500K
(Data based on Model Year 1935 sales)
1935 Mercedes-Benz 500 K 'Caracciola' Special Coupe by Sindelfingen Chassis#: 113718 Sold for USD$4,130,000 2024 RM Sothebys : The Junkyard : Rudi Klein Collection | ![]() ![]() |
1935 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Normal Roadster by Sindelfingen Chassis#: 123692 Sold for USD$1,655,000 2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey | ![]() ![]() |
1935 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Cabriolet A Chassis#: 105379 Sold for USD$1,710,000 2023 Broad Arrow : Monterey Jet Center | ![]() ![]() |
1937 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Cabriolet C by Sindelfingen Chassis#: 113715 Sold for USD$692,500 2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey | ![]() ![]() |
1935 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Cabriolet by Saoutchik Chassis#: 123696 Sold for USD$1,710,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey | ![]() ![]() |
1935 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Three-Position Roadster by Windovers Chassis#: 123699 Sold for USD$1,600,000 2021 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction | ![]() ![]() |
1935 Mercedes-Benz 500K Cabriolet A Chassis#: 123779 Sold for USD$1,766,009 2020 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | |
1935 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Roadster Chassis#: 105380 Sold for USD$5,916,336 2016 Bonhams : The Chantilly Sale | ![]() ![]() |
1935 MERCEDES-BENZ 500K 'SPECIAL ROADSTER' Chassis#: 113688 Sold for USD$1,221,346 2015 Bonhams : The Frederiksen Auction | |
1935 Mercedes-Benz 500/540 K Cabriolet A by Sindelfingen Chassis#: 105384 Sold for USD$3,025,000 2015 RM Sotheby's : Amelia Island | ![]() ![]() |
1935 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Cabriolet A Chassis#: 105379 Sold for USD$2,750,000 2013 Gooding and Company - The Scottsdale Auction | ![]() ![]() |
1935 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Roadster by Sindelfingen Chassis#: 105380 Sold for USD$3,767,500 2011 RM Auctions at Monterey | ![]() ![]() |
1935 Mercedes-Benz 500K Special Cabriolet Chassis#: 130859 Sold for USD$1,418,725 2007 RM Auctions - Automobiles of London | |
1935 Mercedes-Benz 500/540K Sold for USD$1,650,000 2006 Worldwide Auctions - Houston Classic 2006 |
Mercedes-Benz 500Ks That Failed To Sell At Auction
1935 Mercedes-Benz 500K's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1935 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Normal Roadster by Sindelfingen | 123692 | 2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey | $1,400,000 | $1,800,000 | |
1935 MERCEDES-BENZ 500K CABRIOLET A | 113717 | 2016 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | $2,200,000 | $2,600,000 | |
1935 Mercedes-Benz 500k Cabriolet C | 113715 | 2016 Bonhams : The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale | $550,000 | $650,000 | |
1935 MERCEDES-BENZ 500K CABRIOLET C | 113715 | 2016 Bonhams The MercedesBenz Sale | $620,000 | $930,000 | |
1935 MERCEDES-BENZ 500 K CABRIOLET | 123696 | 2016 Bonhams The MercedesBenz Sale | $4,600,000 | $5,400,000 | |
1935 Mercedes-Benz 500k Roadster | 123686 | 2016 Motostalgia : Amelia Island Auction | $1,900,000 | $2,250,000 | |
1935 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Cabriolet by Windovers | 113631 | 2012 Coys Blenheim Palace | $280,000 | $350,000 | |
1935 MERCEDES BENZ 500 K replica | CA951569 | 2011 McCormicks Auction #50 Palm Springs CA | $19,500 | ||
1935 MERCEDES 500K REPLICA | CA951569 | 2010 McCormick's Auction #49 Palm Springs, CA | $18,500 | ||
1935 Mercedes-Benz Nürburg 500 Landaulet | 10 113 559 | 2007 Bonhams Les Grandes Marques a Monaco | $300,000 | $400,000 | |
1935 Mercedes-Benz 500K Cabriolet B | 113626 | 2005 Bonhams Sports, Competition & Collectors' Motor Cars, F1 Memorabilia, Automobilia & Models | $140,000 | $160,000 | |
1935 Mercedes-Benz 500K Special Roadster | 2003 Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island | $2,275,000 |
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