Cabriolet A
Coachwork: Sindelfingen
Chassis #: 105391
Engine #: 105391
In March of 1934, Mercedes-Benz introduced their 500K at the Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung, more commonly referred to as the Berlin Motor Show. It was produced alongside the 380 K and featured a fully independent suspension, an engine displacing 4984 cubic-centimeters of displacement, and a four-speed gearbox with direct ratio in third gear with the fourth gear acting as an overdrive unit. The engine produced 100 horsepower in normal operation and 160 horsepower when the supercharger was engaged. Ultimate, 342 examples, mainly destined for Europe, England, and North America were built.This example is an early Cabriolet A with long sweeping front fenders, a low top and windshield, dual rear-mounted spared, and a passenger compartment moved far back on the chassis frame.
This example was originally delivered through Mercedes-Benz AG of Zurich, Switzerland, to a 30-year-old Curt Alexander Bally of nearby Schönenwerd on September 21st of 1934. In 1951, the 500 K was acquired in Switzerland, possibly from Mr. Bally, by Walter M. Halle of Cleveland, Ohio, for whom it underwent a five-year restoration. Mr. Halle later gave the 500 K to the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum in 1971. It remained on display for nearly two decades.
By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2016
1934 Mercedes-Benz 500K
Mercedes-Benz
2016 RM Sotheby's : Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $2,000,000-USD $2,500,000
Sale Price :
USD $1,870,000
1934 Mercedes-Benz 500K Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Mercedes-Benz 500K
(Data based on Model Year 1934 sales)
1934 Mercedes-Benz 500K Four-Passenger Tourer Chassis#: 123689 Sold for USD$362,500 2020 Bonhams : Amelia Island Concours | ![]() ![]() |
1934 Mercedes-Benz 500K Four-Passenger Tourer Chassis#: 123689 Sold for USD$830,000 2019 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona | ![]() ![]() |
1934 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Cabriolet A by Sindelfingen Chassis#: 105391 Sold for USD$1,870,000 2016 RM Sotheby's : Monterey | ![]() ![]() |
1934 Mercedes-Benz 500K Cabriolet C Chassis#: 113658 Sold for USD$681,232 2015 Bonhams : The Chantilly Sale | |
1934 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Tourer by Mayfair Chassis#: 123689 Sold for USD$825,000 2014 RM Auctions at Monterey | ![]() ![]() |
1934 Mercedes-Benz 500 Nürburg Cabriolet Chassis#: M84785 Sold for USD$317,736 2010 Bonhams - Les Grandes Marques a Monaco | |
1934 Mercedes-Benz 500K Cabriolet C Chassis#: 105377 Sold for USD$310,200 2005 Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island | |
1934 MERCEDES-BENZ 500 K TWO DOOR CONVERTIBLE Sold for USD$15,500 2002 Kruse Auction - Scottsdale, AZ (Rawhide) |
Mercedes-Benz 500Ks That Failed To Sell At Auction
1934 Mercedes-Benz 500K's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1934 MERCEDES-BENZ 500K FOUR-PASSENGER TOURER | 123689 | 2015 Bonhams Amelia Island Auction | $1,250,000 | $1,500,000 | |
1934 MERCEDES-BENZ 500 K CABRIOLET C | 2001 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $230,000 |
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