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Mercedes-Benz is one of the world's most recognized names; a division of the Germany company Daimler AG. The brand is known for luxury vehicles, buses, and trucks. The name appeared in 1926 with the merger of the firms of Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz. Benz's 1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen is regarded as the first gasoline-powered automobile.
The Mercedes-Benz W142 (Type 32) is a passenger car introduced in February 1937. The car was known by its name Type 320 during production and service, but today is commonly referred to using the Mercedes-Benz works number W142, giving it a more specific nomenclature.
Like many cars of the era, it was available in a number of body styles, including short and long wheelbase, limousine, 'tourenwagen', roadster, four cabriolets and more. The car features the straight six-cylinder 3.2 liter M142 motor, producing 77 horsepower at 4,000 RPM. Top speed is 81 miles per hour. Power is delivered to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual synchromesh transmission, unusual for the era. Brakes are hydraulic on all four wheels. The suspension is from the W18 with a swing axle at the rear and a central transverse leaf springs and coil springs at the front.
This 1938 Mercedes-Benz 320 has chassis #435053 and is an example of the W142 fitted with Cabriolet B Coachwork and was originally built in Mercedes' Mannheim plant which is still in operation today.
The original matching numbers 3.2 liter, in-line six-cylinder is in excellent condition. The original jack and associated tools are mounted to the firewall as original. This example is also fitted with 'Autobahn Gearing', a mechanical overdrive unit operated by a separate gear lever on the floor.By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2018
The Mercedes-Benz W142 (Type 32) is a passenger car introduced in February 1937. The car was known by its name Type 320 during production and service, but today is commonly referred to using the Mercedes-Benz works number W142, giving it a more specific nomenclature.
Like many cars of the era, it was available in a number of body styles, including short and long wheelbase, limousine, 'tourenwagen', roadster, four cabriolets and more. The car features the straight six-cylinder 3.2 liter M142 motor, producing 77 horsepower at 4,000 RPM. Top speed is 81 miles per hour. Power is delivered to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual synchromesh transmission, unusual for the era. Brakes are hydraulic on all four wheels. The suspension is from the W18 with a swing axle at the rear and a central transverse leaf springs and coil springs at the front.
This 1938 Mercedes-Benz 320 has chassis #435053 and is an example of the W142 fitted with Cabriolet B Coachwork and was originally built in Mercedes' Mannheim plant which is still in operation today.
The original matching numbers 3.2 liter, in-line six-cylinder is in excellent condition. The original jack and associated tools are mounted to the firewall as original. This example is also fitted with 'Autobahn Gearing', a mechanical overdrive unit operated by a separate gear lever on the floor.By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2018
2017 The Auburn Auction : Worldwide Auctioneers
Sale Price :
USD $539,000
2017 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
Pre-Auction Estimates :
€350,000-€450,000
Sale Price :
USD $378,923 (€ 356,500.00)
2016 Bonhams - The Mercedes-Benz Sale
Pre-Auction Estimates :
€270,000-€350,000
Lot was not sold
1938 Mercedes-Benz Type 320 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Mercedes-Benz Type 320
(Data based on Model Year 1938 sales)
1938 Mercedes-Benz 320 Cabriolet B Chassis#: 191191 Sold for USD$381,659 2020 RM : The European Sale featuring the Petitjean Collection | |
1938 Mercedes-Benz 320 Cabriolet D Chassis#: 407841 Sold for USD$285,245 2018 RM Sothebys : Paris | |
1938 Mercedes-Benz 320 Cabriolet Chassis#: 191150 Sold for USD$420,000 2018 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale | |
1938 Mercedes-Benz 320 Cabriolet B Chassis#: 435053 Sold for USD$539,000 2017 The Auburn Auction : Worldwide Auctioneers | |
1938 Mercedes-Benz 320 Cabriolet Coachwork in the style of Sindelfingen Chassis#: 191150 Sold for USD$368,500 2017 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | |
1938 Mercedes-Benz 320 3.2-Litre Cabriolet B Chassis#: 435053 Sold for USD$378,923 2017 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | |
1938 Mercedes-Benz 320 Cabriolet Sold for USD$259,646 2015 Coys Blenheim Palace Summer Sale | |
1938 Mercedes-Benz 320 Long Wheelbase Kombination Roadster Chassis#: 408153 Sold for USD$825,000 2015 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours | |
1938 MERCEDES-BENZ 320B CABRIOLET Chassis#: 320435035 Sold for USD$155,000 2014 Mecum - Monterey | |
1938 MERCEDES-BENZ 320 CABRIOLET A Chassis#: 191150 Sold for USD$517,000 2014 Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction | |
1938 Mercedes-Benz 320 Cabriolet B Chassis#: 408185 Sold for USD$137,329 2013 RM Auction - London | |
1938 Mercedes-Benz 320 Cabriolet B Chassis#: 408185 Sold for USD$137,329 2013 RM Auction - London | |
1938 Mercedes-Benz 320 Cabriolet B Chassis#: 172372 Sold for USD$154,055 2013 RM Auction - London | |
1938 Mercedes-Benz 320 Limousine Chassis#: 407782 Sold for USD$77,468 2013 RM Auction - London | |
1938 Mercedes-Benz 320 Cabriolet D Chassis#: 407841 Sold for USD$184,866 2013 RM Auction - London |
Mercedes-Benz Type 320s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1938 Mercedes-Benz Type 320's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1938 Mercedes-Benz 320 3.4-Litre Cabriolet B | 435035 | 2019 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | $310,000 | $350,000 | |
1938 MERCEDES-BENZ 320 3.2-LITRE CABRIOLET B | 435053 | 2016 Bonhams The MercedesBenz Sale | $270,000 | $350,000 | |
1938 MERCEDES-BENZ 320 CABRIOLET A | 191150 | 2016 Bonhams : The Amelia Island Auction | $600,000 | $700,000 | |
1938 MERCEDES-BENZ 320 FOUR DOOR CABRIOLET | 2001 Kruse Auction Ft. Lauderdale, FL | $49,000 |
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