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£141,505 (Est: £135,136 - £168,920)

1923 Mercedes-Benz 10/40/65 HP Sport

France • 7 Feb 2025

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This is a rare, early production Mercedes compressor model from 1924, featuring the desirable 2.6L engine and short wheelbase. It has been part of a major collection for 20 years and retains many original parts, though it will require a standard service to be ready for pre-war sports and racing events.

Condition

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The car is described as being in good overall condition visually and mechanically, but requiring a standard service. It has been mainly presented at exhibitions for 20 years. The listing mentions the presence of original parts, including the engine, compressor, and axles. However, the chassis plate is missing, and some reconditioning is necessary to participate in prestigious events. The car is not in perfect condition but is well-preserved considering its age and history.

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Transmission:

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Chassis No:

1153

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RHD/LHD:

RHD

UnregisteredChassis No 1153
Engine No 54801- First production model with compressor!
- Desirable 2.6L version, short wheelbase
- In the same collection for 20 years

After developing compressors for aircraft engines at the end of the First World War, Mercedes was the first manufacturer in the world to apply supercharging to production automobiles.

At the 1921 Berlin Motor Show, Paul Daimler introduced the Mercedes Sport 6/25/40 and 10/40/65 models, both equipped with a four-cylinder engine with an overhead camshaft and a Roots compressor.
Respectively, these 1.6 and 2.6-litre engines develop 6 and 10 fiscal horsepower, 25 and 40 or 40 and 65 horsepower depending on whether the compressor is engaged or not.

The supercharger is activated by the driver pressing the accelerator pedal all the way down, resulting in a significant increase in power.
The Mercedes type 10/40/65 is therefore a sports touring model that was widely successful in racing with the short wheelbase version, known as...