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£152,953
1908 Mercedes-Simplex 35/45HP Recreation
France • 8 Feb 2019
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This is a 1908 Mercedes-Simplex 35/45HP recreation, assembled in Argentina, not an original Mercedes. While it resembles the car that won the 1908 Dieppe Grand Prix, tests confirm it is not made of original Mercedes materials, appealing to enthusiasts of classic racing aesthetics.
Condition
6
The vehicle is a recreation, not an original, and assembled from various old parts. Although described as a 'superb recreation' with 'fantastic looks' and a 'nice patina,' it's not an authentic model from the period. The description highlights that it seems to have come straight out of a race, suggesting it may have been driven and exposed to conditions that would imply moderate wear.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
7040 / 6635
Odometer:
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Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
RHD
1908 Mercedes-Simplex 35/45HP Recreation No reserve Sans titre de circulation Châssis n°7040 / 6635 - Allure extraordinaire - Réalisation sans considération de coûts - Véritable oeuvre d'art - Sans reserve La Mercedes-Simplex 40HP fut dévoilée pour la première fois au public en 1902 à Nice.
A partir de 1905 les modèles de la Simplex dénommés Type 35HP et 45HP apparaissent dans les brochures de la marque.
Avec ces voitures Mercedes posa les fondations d'un nouveau type de véhicule à moteur: large carrosserie et centre de gravité bas associé à un moteur puissant.
Ces caractéristiques confèrent le statut de favorite à la Simplex auprès de la royauté et de la noblesse.
Mercedes resta fidèle à ce type de voitures avec la 540K, 770K, 300 Adenauer et plus tard la 600.
La voiture que nous présentons demeure un mystère.
Une expertise chez Mercedes-Benz Classic identifie la plaque constructeur comme celle d'un type 45HP, cependant les numéros de châssis et de moteur correspondent ceux d'un...
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