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1939 Maybach SW38 Sport Roadster

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Maybach has always held a reputation for designing luxury cars that are as exclusive as they are expensive. The Type SW 38 was introduced in 1936. This was the final model to be released before the war, and was available in three versions of the straight six engines, a 3.5 liter, 3.8 liter and a 4.2 liter. The world was stunned by the Maybach SW 38, which was capable of reaching speeds of more than 120 mph, a speed considered 'blinding' during the era.

Available in various body types, as was typically standard with pre-war cars, the SW was available in both Sedan and Cabriolet. A total of 520 models were built between 1936 and 1939, and only around 152 of these Maybachs are known to exist today.

Owned by the same family since the 1950s. This vehicle underwent a complete restoration to original specifications from 1993 to 1997 by Dave Harp Vintage Restorations in Las Vegas, Nevada, and won First Prize when first shown at Pebble Beach in 1997. The car also won Best of Show at the Santa Barbara Concours d'Elegance in 1999.

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1939 Maybach SW38 Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Maybach SW38

(Data based on Model Year 1939 sales)
1939 Maybach SW38 'Ponton-Sport' Cabriolet by Wendler
Chassis#: 2233
Sold for USD$100,800
  2024 RM Sothebys : The Junkyard : Rudi Klein Collection
 
1939 MAYBACH SW-38 DROPHEAD COUPÉ
Chassis#: 2186
Sold for USD$343,940
  2022 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris
 
1939 MAYBACH SW-38 SPEZIAL CABRIOLET
Chassis#: 2240
Sold for USD$715,065
  2017 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
 

Maybach SW38s That Failed To Sell At Auction

1939 Maybach SW38's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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1939 Maybach SW38

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Coachwork: Hermann Spohn
Chassis #: 2146

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