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1938 Mercedes-Benz 230 Sedan

Chassis Number: 409550

The 1938 Type 230 was powered by a 2,229cc inline six-cylinder side-valve engine that was backed by a four-speed fully synchronized transmission. A variety of body styles were available including a sedan, four-door cabriolets, and a two-door Special Roadster.

This particular example is in the care of Herr Schneurer collection and wears an older restoration. This sedan has a full fabric sunroof.

By Daniel Vaughan | May 2020

2020 Bonhams : Amelia Island Concours

Pre-Auction Estimates :

USD $30,000-USD $45,000

Sale Price :

USD $41,440

1938 Mercedes-Benz 230 Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Mercedes-Benz 230

(Data based on Model Year 1938 sales)

1938 Mercedes-Benz 230 Sedan Chassis#: 409550 Sold for USD$41,440 2020 Bonhams : Amelia Island Concours
1938 Mercedes-Benz Type 230B Cabriolet B Chassis#: 405661 Sold for USD$81,200 2019 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona
1938 Mercedes-Benz 230 Saloon Chassis#: 409306 Sold for USD$118,685 2017 Coys at Olympia
1938 Mercedes-Benz 230 N Cabriolet C Chassis#: 171813 Sold for USD$118,843 2013 RM Auction - London
1938 Mercedes-Benz 230 Cabriolet B Chassis#: 480130 Sold for USD$220,000 2013 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach

Mercedes-Benz 230s That Failed To Sell At Auction

1938 Mercedes-Benz 230's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.

Vehicle	Chassis	Event	High Bid	Est. Low	Est. High
1938 Mercedes-Benz 230 Cabriolet A	409963	2003 Bonhams An auction of Collectors Motor Cars and Automobili		$65,000	$70,000

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