£1m
1939 MERCEDES-BENZ 540K WITH "CABRIOLET A" BODY CONVERSION
Barrett Jackson • US • 30 Jan 2016
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£1,001,117
1939 MERCEDES-BENZ 540K WITH "CABRIOLET A" BODY CONVERSION
US • 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.
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OSU16
United States
540408420
1939
Auction
£1m
1939 MERCEDES-BENZ 540K WITH "CABRIOLET A" BODY CONVERSION
Barrett Jackson • US • 30 Jan 2016
Market Position:
World Record
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Description
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.
Price Analysis vs Other (W29) 540K Replicas
£443,631
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£444,254
Median Price (Since 2020)
£444,876
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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