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Kent Emigh’s 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300Sc Einspritzmotor Cabriolet A
United States • 10 Jun 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300Sc Cabriolet A is a rare example with only 49 manufactured, boasting a history with marque specialist Kent Emigh. It features a desirable fuel-injected M199 engine, a four-speed manual transmission, and a striking black exterior with green leather interior, complemented by rare Heuer dash timers.
Condition
7
The car has undergone refinishing in various areas and had a replacement soft top installed in 1986. While the mechanical components like the engine and transmission have seen updates and rebuilds, the description implies cosmetic work has been done, suggesting it's not in 'pristine' or 'outstanding' condition but rather in 'very good' condition with minor wear visible.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
6500055
Odometer:
52,000 miles
Reg Number:
300SC
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Shown 3.0-Liter M199 Inline-Six Bosch Mechanical Fuel Injection Four-Speed Manual Transmission Black Paint Black Soft Top Green Leather Upholstery 15" Steel Wheels w/Slotted Chrome Covers Independent Suspension w/Koni Shocks Bosch Driving Lamps Wood-Veneer Interior Trim Heuer Autavia Dash Timers Becker Mexico Radio Fitted Leather Luggage Collection of Spare Parts
This 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300Sc is one of 49 Cabriolet A examples manufactured between 1956 and 1957.
Chassis 6500055 was acquired out of Germany by the late importer and marque specialist Kent Emigh in 1959 and subsequently brought to the US.
Kent is said to have fitted the fuel-injected 3.0-liter M199 inline-six with replacement pistons and a 300SL-spec camshaft circa 1970, and various other updates performed over his 66 years with the car are detailed below.
Finished in black with a black soft top over green leather upholstery, the car rides on 15″ steel wheels with slotted chrome covers coupled with Koni shocks at all fo...
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£281,947
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£381,739
Median Price (Since 2020)
£725,933
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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