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£593,261

The ex-Pacific Auto Rentals, M.L. "Bud" Cohn and Craven Foundation 1928 Mercedes-Benz 630K 'La Baule' Torpedo Transformable

United States • 2 Mar 2023

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AI Listing Summary

This 1928 Mercedes-Benz 630K 'La Baule' Torpedo Transformable, with coachwork by Jacques Saoutchik, is a remarkable piece of automotive history. Having been part of prominent collections and featured in Hollywood films, it boasts a well-known ownership history and an older restoration in elegant colors, though it's noted the convertible top mechanism is not currently included.

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Condition 

8

The car had undergone restoration at some point and was well-preserved. Although the listing mentions that the car is not currently offered with its convertible top mechanism, the rest of the car's restoration is well-preserved, suggesting a rating in the Excellent range.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

38513

Odometer:

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Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

[RHD/LHD]

6,240cc SOHC Supercharged Inline 6-Cylinder Engine 100bhp at 3,100 rpm – 140 bhp with Compressor Engaged 4-Speed Manual Transmission 4-Wheel Leaf Spring Suspension 4-Wheel Mechanical Drum Brakes *Offered from the Estate of Howard Fafard *Exquisite coachwork on the legendary supercharged Mercedes-Benz chassis *A signature design of the revered Jacques Saoutchik *Well-known ownership history with great collectors *Attractive, extravagantly detailed older restoration in elegant colors THE SUPERCHARGED MERCEDES BY SAOUTCHIK The ideal Classic Era automobile could be said to be a combination of the highest-performance chassis with the most elite, finely detailed coachwork.

In many ways that ideal can be found in a supercharged Mercedes-Benz with coachwork by Jacques Saoutchik.

Saoutchik had trained as a carpenter, and the bodies he produced before and after World War II were noted for their extraordinary level of finish and fine detailing, extending both to exterior hardware and to interio...

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£399,567

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£593,261

Median Price (Since 2020)

£792,500

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