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Est: £107,000 - £128,400
1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 Cabriolet 'Adenauer
Belgium • 15 Sept 2026 • Lot 143
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AI Listing Summary
A rare 1950s Mercedes-Benz 300 Cabriolet D with legendary association to Konrad Adenauer, this example is finished in black with a cognac leather interior and highly desirable Becker Nürburg radio.
This vehicle has been on static display for many years and will require mechanical servicing before being roadworthy.
Condition
3
Static display, requires servicing, Below Average
/ 10
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
186.014.02130/52
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
1952 - WM
RHD/LHD:
LHD
To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' The Willy Michiels Collection event, 8 - 15 September 2026.
Offered Without Reserve | €125,000 - €150,000 EUR Legendary association with German Chancellor Konrad Adenaur, who held a fleet of six custom-made 300s during his tenureFinished in black with colour-matched wheel centres and fabric roof over a cognac leather interior Powered by a 3.0-litre straight-six engine mated to a four-speed manual gearboxDesirably equipped with an incredibly rare Becker Nürburg six-band radioSupplied with a spare wheel, jack, tool roll, and cabriolet roof tonneau cover Launched just six years after the end of World War II, the Mercedes-Benz W186 returned the marque to the forefront of global engineering and design acclaim.
Early 300s were powered by the M186 3.0 litre inline-six engine, with dual Solex downdraft carburettors helping to return circa 115 horsepower via a four-speed manual gearbox that was operated by a column-mounted shifter.The ...
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£12,877
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£29,714
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£241,401
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