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£136,276
1936 Maybach SW38 Cabriolet by Spohn
United States • 26 Oct 2024
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AI Listing Summary
This Maybach SW38, chassis number 1798, is a rare right-hand drive Cabriolet originally delivered to Germany and later acquired by Rudi Klein in 1986. It has been sitting in a yard since, exposed to the elements, and requires significant restoration or could be a source of parts.
Condition
2
The car has been sitting in a junkyard since 1986, exposed to the elements, leading to considerable deterioration of its structural woodwork and interior. While it retains much of its coachwork, trim, and drivetrain components, the overall condition suggests significant restoration is needed.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
1798
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Reg Number:
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RHD/LHD:
RHD
A remarkable Maybach; 140-hp six-cylinder engine and DSG transmission Acquired by Rudi Klein in 1986; in the yard since A Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Full Classic A dedicated restoration project or ideal source of parts Built by one of the most renowned German manufacturers of the Classic Era, the Maybach SW38 was considered the equal of the larger models produced by Mercedes-Benz, in its potency, scale, and quality.
It was equipped with a 140-horsepower, 3,790-cubic-centimeter inline six-cylinder engine.
Power was delivered through a remarkable DSG manual transmission, with four speeds controlled by a preselector at the center of the steering wheel and a floor-mounted shifter for the selection of low, high, and reverse gears—an arrangement that permits a total of eight forward speeds and four in reverse.
Build quality was outstanding, as was the conservative but handsome coachwork provided by such legendary firms as Spohn of Ravensburg.
According to Michael Graf Wolff Mette...
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£79,128
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£262,097
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£439,021
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