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1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K Drophead Coupe

  • Chassis Number: 130857
  • Engine Number: 130857
1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K Navigation
The Mercedes-Benz 500 K followed the short-lived 380 K and was the company's second-generation supercharged eight-cylinder model. With the blower engaged, the engine produced 160 brake horsepower, much more than its predecessor. Produced through 1936, a total of 342 chassis were built.

Mercedes-Benz's factory coachworks at Sindelfingen produced various body styles on the 500 K, including several variations of the cabriolet and roadster. The 'Normal' Roadster was one of three catalogue Roadster styles available on the 500 K chassis and was rarer than the 'Special' roadster. This particular 500 K Normal Roadster has right-hand drive and a flat windshield bestowed upon early cars.

This Mercedes-Benz was delivered to Mercedes-Benz London on February 7th of 1936 and was originally acquired by Philip Lucas. When it was finally registered in April of 1937, it was given number 'DLK 694', and was in the ownership of Mr. Withy. The Mercedes-Benz remained in England during World War II and in January of 1955, it was advertised by automobile dealer Jack Bond of Vintage Autos in Motor Sport. Around this time, it was purchased by Carter Schaub of Apex, North Carolina. The vehicle's next owner was Carlisle Marshall of Lake Worth, Florida, and while in his care, it is believed to have received a restoration by Mervin 'Beaver' Colver of Wisconsin. When the work was completed, it was shown at the Classic Car Club of America's Annual Meeting in Boca Raton, Florida in January 1979.

Dr. Terry Bennett of New Hampshire became the car's next custodian in early 1980 and would retain the vehicle through 1988 when it returned to Europe. The car was acquired by Nick Harley for his client, Hans Thulin of Sweeden. When Mr. Thulin's fortunes reversed, the 500 K returned to the United States by 1991 and was acquired by its current owner in 1992. Prior to this, the car had been refinished in rich Bordeaux red with a tan leather interior.

This Mercedes-Benz retains its numbers-matching engine, chassis, and coachwork. It is powered by a 5,018cc OHV supercharged inline eight-cylinder engine that delivers 100 horsepower (160 with the supercharger engaged). There is a four-speed manual transmission, an independent suspension front and rear, and four-wheel servo-assisted hydraulic drum brakes.

By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2022

2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $1,400,000-USD $1,800,000 
Sale Price :
USD $1,270,000

2016 Bonhams - The Mercedes-Benz Sale

Pre-Auction Estimates :
€2,700,000-€3,500,000 
Lot was not sold

1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Mercedes-Benz 500K

(Data based on Model Year 1936 sales)
1936 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Normal Roadster by Sindelfingen
Chassis#: 130857
Sold for USD$1,270,000
  2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey
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1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K Touring Phaeton
Chassis#: 113696
Sold for USD$1,215,000
  2018 Bonhams : Quail Lodge
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1936 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Offener Tourenwagen by Sindelfingen
Chassis#: 123724
Sold for USD$1,540,000
  2017 RM Sothebys : Monterey
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1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K Sports Phaeton
Chassis#: 209421
Sold for USD$1,430,000
  2014 Bonhams - The Scottsdale Auction
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1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K
Chassis#: 130878
Sold for USD$1,045,000
  2008 Gooding & Company
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1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K Cabriolet A
Chassis#: 105383
Sold for USD$1,287,987
  2008 Bonhams - Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles Automobiles d'Exception
 
1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K Marlene Replica Kit
Sold for USD$13,500
  2007 Mecum - Kansas City High Performance Auction
 
1936 MERCEDES 500 K REPLICA
Sold for USD$20,500
  2007 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions - February 23-25, 2007
 
1936 MERCEDES-BENZ 500K RE-CREATION ROADSTER
Sold for USD$9,460
  2004 Barrett-Jackson - Petersen Museum 2004
 
1936 MERCEDES-BENZ 500 K RECREATION
Sold for USD$20,000
  2001 Kruse Auction - Dallas, TX
 

Mercedes-Benz 500Ks That Failed To Sell At Auction

1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1936 MERCEDES-BENZ 500K OFFENER TOURENWAGEN2094212020 Bonhams : Quail Motorcar Auction $2,000,000$2,500,000
1936 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Cabriolet C1308852019 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach $800,000$1,000,000
1936 Mercedes-Benz 500 K cabriolet B1309012019 Artcurial : Retroobile $600,000$800,000
1936 MERCEDES-BENZ 500K SPORTS ROADSTER1308572016 Bonhams The MercedesBenz Sale $2,700,000$3,500,000
1936 MERCEDES 500 K REPLICA SPECIAL ROADSTER 2016 McCormick's Palm Springs # 60$32,500  
1936 MERCEDES 500 K REPLICA SPECIAL ROADSTER 2016 McCormick's Auction # 60$32,500  
1936 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Cabriolet C2150112013 RM Auction London$650,000  
1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K 2009 Sports & Classics of Monterey$425,000$500,000$600,000
1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K Three-Position Drophead Coupe 2008 Automobiles of London$275,000$300,000$350,000
1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K 2008 Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook$475,000$600,000$750,000
1936 Mercedes-Benz 500k Replica Convertible 2007 RM Auctions Toronto International Fall Classic Car Auction$19,000  

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1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K

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1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K vehicle information
Drophead Coupe
Chassis #: 130857
Engine #: 130857
1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K vehicle information
Special Roadster
Coachwork: Sindelfingen
1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K vehicle information
Cabriolet Tourer A
Coachwork: Sindelfingen
Designer: Hermann Ahrens
Chassis #: 123724
Engine #: 123724
1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K vehicle information
Special Roadster
Coachwork: Sindelfingen
1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K vehicle information
Three-Position Drophead Coupe
Coachwork: Corsica
Chassis #: 113622
Engine #: 113622

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