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£2,478,100

1934 Mercedes-Benz 500 K/540 K (factory upgrade) Spezial Roadster

Germany • 12 Jul 2014

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1934 Mercedes-Benz 500 K/540 K Spezial Roadster, chassis number 105136, is a rare and highly sought-after classic car being sold without reserve to benefit cancer and Alzheimer's charities in Sweden. Having undergone a sympathetic restoration and boasting a well-documented history, including factory upgrades and unique features commissioned by its original owner, this Spezial Roadster presents a unique opportunity for collectors.

Condition

9

The car underwent a sympathetic restoration to its original glory in the early 1990s, with careful documentation and preservation of original materials. The listing indicates the restoration was conducted to an exactingly sympathetic level of originality, with fine finishes on exposed surfaces and visible authenticity in unexposed areas. The car retains original details such as the Sindelfingen body plaque and waterfall grille. After the restoration, it was displayed in a private museum until recent months. Overall, this indicates a condition that is close to perfect.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

105136

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

IA 1555

RHD/LHD:

LHD

Cancerfonden Sweden Stefan Bergh, Secretary-General of the Swedish Cancer Society - "This generous donation will help us get closer to achieving our vision of conquering cancer.

The proceeds from the sale of this rare vehicle will benefit all those affected by cancer by contributing to the funding of important scientific research." "The Swedish Cancer Society annually funds approximately 450 research projects", Mr.

Bergh continued.

"To do this, we are entirely dependent on the generosity of private donors.

We are very grateful for their support, as their gifts enable much of the ground-breaking work being done by Swedish scientists every day." Alzheimerfonden Sweden Liselotte Jansson, Secretary-General of The Swedish Alzheimer Foundation - "We are utterly grateful for this generous donation which will help us reach our goal of finding a cure for Alzheimer's disease, which is the most common form of dementia and so far a deadly disease that nobody survives.

Dementia is today classi...