To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' The Hershey Auction event, 7 - 8 October 2026.

$150,000 - $200,000 USD Rare first-year Mercedes-Benz 300 Cabriolet D, the most exclusive and sought-after variant of the early post-war 300 SeriesPowered by a 3.0-liter overhead-camshaft inline six-cylinder engine with aluminum cylinder head, twin Solex carburetors, and four-speed column-shift transmissionSeven-year body-off restoration personally completed in 2024 by legendary Luigi Chinetti disciple and restorer Frank Buonanno, founder of Black Horse Garage in Bridgeport, ConnecticutFinished in Graphite Gray (DB 190) with a striking black-and-red convertible top over a luxurious red leather interior with stunning wood trim Emerging from the challenges of the post-war era, the 300 was the first all-new model line developed by Mercedes-Benz following World War II and immediately restored the marque’s standing as a global benchmark for automotive excellence.

Years before the legendary 300 SL Gullw...