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Est: £107,000 - £128,400
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 c Cabriolet D 'Adenauer
Belgium • 15 Sept 2026 • Lot 190
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A rare 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 c Cabriolet D, one of only 51 built, finished in black with beige interior and hood. Offered without reserve, this car was part of a long-term static display and will require mechanical servicing.

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3
Requires mechanical servicing to be roadworthy, static display.
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Automatic
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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 One of only 51 examples of the 300 c built in Cabriolet D specificationLuxurious 300-series W186 that is synonymous with Konrad Adenauer, the first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, who was often seen using cabriolet, saloon, and landaulet versions of the model while he was in officePowered by a correct type 3.0-litre, inline-six type M186 engine paired with a three-speed automatic gearboxFinished in black with a beige leather interior and beige convertible hood The W186-generation Mercedes-Benz 300 was the marque’s flagship model in a period of post-war prosperity for Germany’s automakers.
The 300 utilised a platform built for luxury and was notably offered in cabriolet, saloon, landaulet, or limousine body configuration.
Favoured by statesmen and wealthy business leaders alike, the model became synonymo...
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£9,992
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£44,339
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£76,490
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