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Mercedes-Benz introduced its first totally new automotive design following World War II at the 1951 Frankfurt Auto Show. The 300 Series was positioned as the company's flagship, while the 220 was intended to replace the pre-war 170. The 300 was initially offered as a sedan, and within a few months, the 300 S Coupes, Cabriolets and Roadsters debuted at the Paris Auto Show.
This 300 S Roadster is one of only 141 built throughout the model's four year run. Part of the low-production figures was the extreme price, costing more than the 300 SL and almost twice the price of a 1954 Cadillac.
This 300 S Roadster is believed to have first been sold to a New York resident in 1954. At some point in the 1960s, the car was traded to Concourse Motors in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The owner of the company, bill Wuesthoff, retained the car as his preferred driver for about 35 years. In the late 1980s, the car was given a no-expense-spared, ground-up cosmetic and mechanical restoration.
In 1999, the car was offered for sale. In 2005, the car was purchased by its current owner. The car is powered by a single overhead cam six-cylinder engine fitted with Triple Solex Downdraft carburetors. There is a four-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.
In 2010, this Mercedes-Benz was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. The car was estimated to sell for $175,000 - $225,000. As bidding came to a close, the lot had been sold for the sum of $242,000, inclusive of buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2010
This 300 S Roadster is one of only 141 built throughout the model's four year run. Part of the low-production figures was the extreme price, costing more than the 300 SL and almost twice the price of a 1954 Cadillac.
This 300 S Roadster is believed to have first been sold to a New York resident in 1954. At some point in the 1960s, the car was traded to Concourse Motors in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The owner of the company, bill Wuesthoff, retained the car as his preferred driver for about 35 years. In the late 1980s, the car was given a no-expense-spared, ground-up cosmetic and mechanical restoration.
In 1999, the car was offered for sale. In 2005, the car was purchased by its current owner. The car is powered by a single overhead cam six-cylinder engine fitted with Triple Solex Downdraft carburetors. There is a four-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.
In 2010, this Mercedes-Benz was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. The car was estimated to sell for $175,000 - $225,000. As bidding came to a close, the lot had been sold for the sum of $242,000, inclusive of buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2010
2010 Gooding and Company - Scottsdale Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $175,000-USD $225,000
Sale Price :
USD $242,000
1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Mercedes-Benz 300 S
(Data based on Model Year 1954 sales)
1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Coupe Chassis#: 188.011.4500032 Sold for USD$357,000 2019 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1954 Mercedes-Benz 300S Cabriolet Chassis#: 188.010.3500280 Sold for USD$542,552 2019 Artcurial : Retroobile | |
1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Roadster Chassis#: 188.012.00244/53 Sold for USD$793,713 2018 RM Sothebys : Paris | |
1954 Mercedes 300 S Cabriolet A Convertible Sold for USD$423,500 2017 Russo & Steele : Scottsdale Az | |
1954 Mercedes-Benz 300S Coupe Chassis#: 188011.3500356 Sold for USD$572,000 2016 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
1954 MERCEDES-BENZ 300S COUPE Chassis#: 188011.3500356 Sold for USD$429,000 2016 Bonhams : The Amelia Island Auction | |
1954 MERCEDES-BENZ 300 S CABRIOLET A Chassis#: 188.010-4500024 Sold for USD$406,982 2014 LES GRANDES MARQUES DU MONDE AU GRAND PALAIS | |
1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Roadster Sold for USD$519,386 2013 RM Auction - London | |
1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Coupé Chassis#: 188.011.4500013 Sold for USD$343,323 2013 RM Auction - London | |
1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 Saloon Chassis#: 1860113501882 Sold for USD$43,139 2011 H & H - Pavilion Gardens | |
1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Coupé Chassis#: 1880114500032 Sold for USD$198,352 2011 RM Auctions - London | |
1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet Chassis#: 0024553 Sold for USD$356,959 2011 Bonhams - Automobilia, Motos de collection et Automobiles d'exception au Grand Palais | |
1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Roadster Sold for USD$242,000 2010 Gooding and Company - Scottsdale Auction | |
1954 Mercedes-Benz 300S Cabriolet Chassis#: 1880104500025 Sold for USD$199,623 2007 Bonhams - Les Grandes Marques a Monaco | |
1954 Mercedes-Benz 300S Roadster Chassis#: 1660120006553 Sold for USD$358,288 2006 Coys Auction - Legende et Passion | |
1954 Mercedes-Benz 300S Cabriolet Chassis#: 1880100005153 Sold for USD$268,716 2006 Coys Auction - Legende et Passion | |
1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet Sold for USD$185,803 2006 Coys Auction -Grandes Marques - Maastricht | |
1954 Mercedes Benz 300S Chassis#: 53787847801 Sold for USD$232,100 2005 Russo and Steele - Monterey 2005 |
Mercedes-Benz 300 Ss That Failed To Sell At Auction
1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 S's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Roadster | 188.012.3500355 | 2015 RM Sotheby's : Amelia Island | $550,000 | $650,000 |
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