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1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Cabriolet A
Netherlands • 26 Jun 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Cabriolet A is a rare model with a documented history in Portugal and recent mechanical service. The car presents with worn paint and interior wear, suggesting it requires some cosmetic attention despite recent engine and carburetor work.
Condition
6
The car has had a rebuild of its engine and carburetors, but the paint is noted as worn around the body, and the front seats show wear. This indicates moderate wear on the exterior and interior which requires some reconditioning.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
1880100016953
Odometer:
25,000 miles
Reg Number:
E-20-37
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Shown on Rebuilt Odometer 3.0-Liter M188 Inline-Six Three Solex Carburetors Four-Speed Manual Transmission Gray Beige Paint Tan Soft Top Red Leather Upholstery Body-Color 15" Slotted Steel Wheels Vacuum-Assisted Drum Brakes Independent Suspension Wood-Veneer Interior Trim Becker Nürburg AM Radio Copy of 1954-Dated Delivery Summary Collection of Records
This 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S is one of 203 Cabriolet A examples manufactured between 1952 and 1955.
Chassis 0016953 was delivered new to its first owner in Lisbon, Portugal, in 1954 and was later acquired by Portuguese diplomat Afonso Henriques da Fonseca de Azeredo Malheiro in 1967.
The car remained with his family until its sale to the current Dutch owner in 2021, after which it underwent a rebuild of its 3.0-liter M188 inline-six, overhauls of its three Solex carburetors, and additional service from 2021 to 2025 in Belgium and the Netherlands.
Finished in Gray Beige with a tan soft top over red leather upholstery, the cabriolet is...
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£126,511
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£279,500
Median Price (Since 2020)
£609,340
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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