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Mercedes-Benz 28/95 PS Sport “Targa Florio” – 1921 – Lot 52
France • 16 Mar 2025
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AI Listing Summary
This is a rare 1921 Mercedes-Benz 28/95 PS Sport “Targa Florio,” a significant piece of Mercedes history and considered the mother of all supercars. Rebuilt from original parts to replicate the Targa Florio version, it features a powerful 7.2-liter in-line 6-cylinder engine. Though not entirely original, it presents a unique opportunity to own a desirable and historically important vehicle.
Condition
8
The car was rebuilt from original parts and restored to closely resemble the civilian Targa Florio version, with meticulous attention to detail. The bodywork was custom-made, and the mechanics were thoroughly overhauled, resulting in the car being in excellent condition.
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15864
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Mercedes-Benz 28/95 PS Sport “Targa Florio” – 1921 Luxembourg registration title The first sports tourer from Mercedes, considered to be the mother of all supercars Car rebuilt from original parts Incredible aircraft-inspired 7.2-litre in-line 6-cylinder engine with overhead camshafts Impressive and desirable Targa Florio version Unique on the market, very attractive valuation The 28/95 PS is a very important car in the history of the Stuttgartbased brand.
Produced from 1914 to 1924 (with a hiatus during the First World War), it was the mother of all the Mercedes S sports road cars that followed, including the famous SS and SSK...
Before the First World War, only 25 examples were produced, but production resumed after the Great War and it is estimated that the total production was closed to 600 units.
Its engine, designed by Paul Daimler himself, was closely based on the DF 80 Kaiserpreis aircraft engine developed in 1912.
Like it, it was an in-line 6-cylinder engine with an overhe...
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£94,884
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£94,884
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£94,884
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