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£42,850
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300c w/Sliding Roof
United States • 21 Aug 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300c, a 'W186 Adenauer' model, features a striking Strawberry Red Metallic exterior with a sliding roof and tan leather interior. Recently refurbished and with a rebuilt carburetor, it presents a solid classic driving experience, though details on the extent of refurbishment and any specific wear are limited.
Condition
7
The car has been refurbished at some point, and the carburetor was recently rebuilt. It has a sliding roof, tan leather interior, and appears to be in good mechanical condition with some cosmetic wear consistent with its age. It's not pristine but has been well-maintained.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
1860176500835
Odometer:
58,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Shown 3.0‑Liter M186 Inline‑Six Three‑Speed Automatic Transmission Strawberry Red Metallic Paint Tan Leather Upholstery 15" Steel Wheels w/ Hubcaps Sliding Roof
This 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300c was refurbished at some point before it was acquired by the selling dealer, the DFW Car & Toy Museum, in 2020.
It is finished in Strawberry Red Metallic over tan leather and is powered by a 3.0-liter M186 inline-six paired with a three-speed automatic transmission.
Equipment includes a sliding fabric roof, 15″ steel wheels with hubcaps, a rear bench seat, a wood veneer dashboard, and a Becker AM/FM radio.
This W186 Adenauer at no reserve as part of the with a Texas title.
The Type 300 models were built on an X-shaped ovoid tubular chassis.
They became Mercedes-Benz’s flagship model starting in late 1951 and were offered in both open and closed four-door configurations.
This example is finished in Strawberry Red Metallic (DB543) and features a sliding fabric roof, and it was restored at an u...
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£9,992
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£45,827
Median Price (Since 2020)
£108,281
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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