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MERCEDES-BENZ (W188) 300 S

Lowest Price: £126,511 • Median Price: £279,500 • Highest Price: £609,340 • Sell-Through Rate: 82%

Mercedes-Benz (W188) 300 S

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£126,511

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£279,500

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SINCE 2020

HIGHEST PRICE:

£609,340

SINCE 2020

NUMBER OF SOLD CARS:

64

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SELL THROUGH RATE:

82%

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1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Coupé

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1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Coupe

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1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Cabriol...

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1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Coupé

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1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Coupe

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1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Cabriol...

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United States

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France

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United States

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1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabrio...

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1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Coupé

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1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Coupe

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The Mercedes-Benz 300 S, known internally as W188, was a luxurious car produced from 1951 to 1958. It was Daimler-Benz's top-end car, positioned to rival other luxury brands.

The 300 S was available as a coupe, cabriolet, and roadster. All variants featured a hand-built body and a powerful 3.0-liter inline-six engine.

Its successor was the Mercedes-Benz W128 220 SE.

A lesser-known fact involves the car's development. The 300 S was initially conceived as a more sporting version of the W186 "Adenauer" sedan. However, its high price limited sales, making it a rare and sought-after classic today.

How much is a Mercedes-Benz (W188) 300 S worth?

In average condition, a Mercedes-Benz (W188) 300 S is worth £279,500.

What is the most expensive Mercedes-Benz (W188) 300 S to sell in history publicly?

The most expensive Mercedes-Benz (W188) 300 S to sell in history was sold for £609,340.

What is the cheapest Mercedes-Benz (W188) 300 S to sell in history publicly?

The cheapest Mercedes-Benz (W188) 300 S to sell in history was sold for £39,071.

When was the Mercedes-Benz (W188) 300 S produced?

The Mercedes-Benz (W188) 300 S was produced between 1952 and 1955.

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