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1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Roadster

  • Chassis Number: 188.012.00301/53
  • Engine Number: 188.920.00690/52
This 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Roadster was originally owned by Princess Ashraf ol-Molouk Pahlavi, the fraternal twin sister to Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran, who ranks among the best-known automobile enthusiasts of the 20th Century. The sale of the Mercedes was made directly through the head of VIP sales at Daimler-Benz, Mr. Schirmer, with the ordering agency noted on the data card as Merrikh, the Iranian importers. The actual delivery was made in Switzerland, at one of Pahlavis's luxurious residences.

Ashraf's 300 S was originally finished in metallic Light Green (DB 274) over an interior of Green leather (673) with a top of Green rubberized cloth (975). This Mercedes likely resided at one vacation home or another over the years, and probably never entered Tehran. Subsequent owners include Mr. Gronmeyer of Biberach, Germany; Claus F. Mirbach of Hamburg; and Elmar Sipple of Ravensburg, who owned the car from 1994 through 1997.

The car was then brought to the United States and, in 2009, was shown at the Palos Verdes Concours d'Elegance in restored condition in its present livery of silver with red leather interior and black top.

Tom Schröder purchased the car in 2012 and had the engine rebuilt and mechanical systems services. The car has been in the care of its current owner since 2014.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2023

2023 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $750,000-USD $850,000 
Sale Price :
USD $735,000

1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Mercedes-Benz 300S

(Data based on Model Year 1953 sales)
1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Roadster
Chassis#: 188.012.00305/53
Sold for USD$434,000
  2024 Broad Arrow Auctions : Amelia
 
1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Coupe Coachwork by Sindelfingen
Chassis#: 188011-00028
Sold for USD$332,250
  2024 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction
 
1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Roadster
Chassis#: 188.012.00301/53
Sold for USD$735,000
  2023 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S image  
1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Roadster
Chassis#: 18801200309/53
Sold for USD$445,000
  2022 Bonhams : The Quail Auction
1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S image  1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S image  
1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet A
Chassis#: 188.010.00.202/53
Sold for USD$621,000
  2022 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S image  1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S image  
1953 MERCEDES-BENZ 300S ROADSTER
Chassis#: 188012.00167/53
Sold for USD$472,500
  2022 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona
 
1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Roadster
Chassis#: 188.012.00119/53
Sold for USD$679,909
  2020 RM Sothebys : London Online
 
1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Roadster Custom
Chassis#: IDC0003595ZZ
Sold for USD$401,000
  2020 RM Sothebys : The Elkhart Collection
 
1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Coupé
Chassis#: 188011 00318/53
Sold for USD$381,636
  2018 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
 
1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Roadster
Chassis#: 188.012.00170/53
Sold for USD$506,000
  2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island
1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S image  1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S image  
1953 MERCEDES-BENZ 300S ROADSTER
Chassis#: 188012 00071/53
Sold for USD$812,241
  2016 Bonhams - The Mercedes-Benz Sale
 
1953 MERCEDES-BENZ 300S CABRIOLET
Chassis#: 1880100020253
Sold for USD$643,500
  2015 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale
 
1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Coupe
Chassis#: 188011.00088/52
Sold for USD$511,500
  2015 Bonhams : The Scottsdale Auction
 
1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Roadster
Chassis#: 188.012.00301.53
Sold for USD$605,606
  2014 RM Auctions - Paris
 
1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet A
Chassis#: 188.010.3500280
Sold for USD$440,158
  2013 RM Auction - London
 
1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Roadster
Chassis#: 188.012.00220/53
Sold for USD$550,000
  2012 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auction
 
1953 MERCEDES-BENZ 300S C CONVERTIBLE
Sold for USD$264,000
  2006 Barrett-Jackson - Palm Beach 2006
 
1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S
Chassis#: 1880100019053
Sold for USD$225,000
  2006 RM Auctions at Amelia Island
1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S image  1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S image  
1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S
Sold for USD$63,600
  2003 The Florida Collector Car Auction
 
1953 MERCEDES-BENZ 300S CABRIOLET
Sold for USD$160,600
  2001 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2001
 

Mercedes-Benz 300Ss That Failed To Sell At Auction

1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet A188.010.00169/532021 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris $350,000$450,000
1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet A188.010.00202/532014 RM Auctions at Monterey$600,000  
1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S 2006 Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction $175,000$225,000

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1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S

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