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1939 MERCEDES-BENZ 540K WITH "CABRIOLET A" BODY CONVERSION

United States • 30 Jan 2016

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K, originally a Cabriolet B, was updated to the more desirable Cabriolet A configuration. Owned by Fred M. Kemp Sr. since 1991 and part of the Kemp Auto Museum collection, it boasts multiple awards, including accolades from Meadow Brook and Amelia Island Concours events.

Condition

7 / 10

Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

540408420

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

OSU16

RHD/LHD:

[RHD/LHD]

This 5.4-liter straight-8 Mercedes with 4-speed transmission started life with a Cabriolet B body configuration and has been updated to a highly desirable Cabriolet A body configuration.

It was purchased in 1991 by Fred M.

Kemp Sr., who founded the Kemp Auto Museum through Coys of Kensington in London.

The chassis, driveline and supercharger are original to the car.

Winner of multiple prestigious awards, including Most Significant Mercedes-Benz at the 2008 Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance, Mercedes-Benz Star of Excellence at the 2009 Amelia Island Concours and Best in Class, European Class Pre-War at the 2011 Amelia Island Concours.