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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
Vehicle Details
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.

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
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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