Originally constructed in rare right-hand-drive configuration as confirmed by a copy of its data card, allegedly one of just seven produced, this lovely Mercedes-Benz 300 b Adenauer Cabriolet was delivered new to London where it was first registered in February of 1954, finished in gloss black with a red interior.

What is fascinating about this is that the embargo on German cars in the UK had only just been lifted, and such an extravagant Mercedes-Benz, a car that was likely one of the most expensive in the world at the time, would certainly stand out in Central London.

The car was purchased by its current owner in early 2014 as a restoration project from a restorer in the Midlands.

He decided to undertake the project himself after feeling that the restoration was not progressing to his liking.

Only recently completing the work, he was able to track down many missing components from the previous owner, as the car had been disassembled prior to being sold.

As the floor panels neede...