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£409,770
1938 Maybach SW38 Sport Cabriolet by Spohn
United States • 26 Oct 2024
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AI Listing Summary
This 1938 Maybach SW38, originally owned by German circus impresario Carl Krone, boasts a rich history with notable collectors. It features a unique cabriolet body by Spohn of Ravensburg and is presented in well-preserved condition, though showing its age, and retaining many original features including Krone's monogram.
While it has an interesting history, this Maybach has an engine replacement done in the 1950s, an replaced radio, and the listing acknowledges the need for restoration to bring the car back to its former glory.
Condition
6
The car is described as wearing much of its original Adriatic Blue finish, which is elderly and well-marked, suggesting wear and patina. The interior also has patina, and there's a replacement radio and Notek headlights. The presence of Mr. Krone's monogram etched into the beltline moldings suggests originality, but the overall condition points to noticeable wear and the need for some reconditioning to bring it back to its best.
/ 10
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
2048
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Originally delivered to German circus impresario Carl Krone Formerly owned by Noel Thompson and Thomas H.
Wilson II Acquired by Rudi Klein from Mr.
Wilson’s widow in 1989 A Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Full Classic Unseen in public for 35 years THE MAYBACH SW38 It is easy to forget today, but in the 1930s, the Maybach automobile was held as more prestigious in its home country than any other car.
Wilhelm Maybach had been a pioneer of the industry, helping Gottlieb Daimler develop his first car, and after inventing the honeycomb radiator, turned his attention to aircraft manufacture.
After building the powerplants for the great German Zeppelins, he turned his attention to automobiles by 1919, building incredibly expensive and exclusive automobiles with peerless engineering and build quality.
One of the most popular Maybach automobiles was the SW38, a six-cylinder model capable of achieving speeds upwards of 100 mph.
An object to be admired, the SW38 sported a high quality fi...
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£79,128
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£262,097
Median Price (Since 2020)
£439,021
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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