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1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster

Coachwork by Sindelfingen
Chassis Number: 113659

This 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster is powered by a 5.4 liter supercharged engine and has coachwork in the style of Sindelfingen. During this era, many of the 540K Specials received coachwork by Mercedes-Benz's own Karrosserie Sindelfingen in various configurations. The Special Roadster is considered one of the rarest of these configurations.
When first created, this vehicle had a Cabriolet body. In 2001 it was re-bodied in the Sindelfingen style when it underwent a restoration in 2001.
At the 2006 RM Auction in Monterey, CA it was expected to sell between $750,000 - $1,000,000. It was sold at a price of $836,000.

By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2006

2006 Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction

Pre-Auction Estimates :

USD $750,000-USD $1,000,000

Sale Price :

USD $836,000

1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Mercedes-Benz 540K

(Data based on Model Year 1936 sales)

1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet A by Sindelfingen Chassis#: 130945 Sold for USD$1,600,000 2024 RM Sothebys : Monterey
1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet A by Sindelfingen Chassis#: 130941 Sold for USD$1,875,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey
1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet B by Sindelfingen Chassis#: 130921 Sold for USD$698,500 2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island
1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Cabriolet by Sindelfingen Chassis#: 130913 Sold for USD$1,540,000 2014 RM Auctions at Monterey
1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Roadster Chassis#: 130949 Sold for USD$11,770,000 2012 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auction
1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Sport Cabriolet A by Sindelfingen Chassis#: 130945 Sold for USD$3,002,390 2012 RM Auctions at Monaco
1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Sport Cabriolet A by Sindelfingen Chassis#: 130945 Sold for USD$2,970,000 2011 RM Auctions at Monterey
1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Spezial Coupe by Sindelfingen Chassis#: 130944 Sold for USD$3,080,000 2011 RM Auctions at Monterey
1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Cabriolet Chassis#: 130913 Sold for USD$913,000 2010 RM Auctions - Sports & Classics of Monterey
1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Cabriolet Chassis#: 130945 Sold for USD$2,035,000 2008 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona
1936 MERCEDES 540 K REPLICA Chassis#: 1185135 Sold for USD$20,000 2007 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions - November 18, 2007
1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K Replica Convertible Sold for USD$11,880 2007 Toronto International Spring Classic Car Auction
1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Cabriolet Chassis#: 130913 Sold for USD$1,028,500 2007 Vintage Motor Cars in Arizona
1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K Sindelfigen Sold for USD$836,000 2006 Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction
1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet C Chassis#: 169387 Sold for USD$1,178,591 2006 Coys Auction - Legende et Passion

Mercedes-Benz 540Ks That Failed To Sell At Auction

1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.

Vehicle	Chassis	Event	High Bid	Est. Low	Est. High
1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K Sport Cabriolet	130945	2014 Rick Cole Auctions : Monterey	$3,246,100
1936 MERCEDES BENZ 540 K REPLICA		2009 Silver Auction Salt Lake City	$19,000
1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Cabriolet	130945	2004 The Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction	$1,100,000	$1,400,000	$1,800,000

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