Hello Mercedes 540K Enthusiasts,
up for sale is here a rare Mercedes 540K Cabriolet B body from 1938 – Karosserienummer No. 843304
The body number refers to “Auftragsnummer” 040121 which indicates chassis No. 169394; engine No. 169394
HISTORY:
Unfortunately, there are only some milestones in the cars history known – we are grateful for any further information on the history
The related Cabriolet B was ordered in late 1936 by Maurice J. Zamaria a Citrus growing Businessman from Jaffa in the Mandatory Palestine.
While the offered body left the Sindelfingen body shop on April 9th of 1937 the Arab revolt in Palestine and the uprising regime in Germany lead to suspension of delivery.
While traces about 040121 get lost during WW II it is known to be transported from US controlled zone in Germany to the US shortly after WW II - about 1947
Some 50 years later we found back trace while the car was sold to Europe as complete body and chassis from Waterbury, CT USA in mid-2001
In 2013 the shown body was discovered in a south-German storage
Today the whereabouts of the chassis and engine is unknown but thought to have remained in the European Region
Future Outlook:
Here you have the rare chance to save a nearly complete 540K Cabriolet B-Body
As prices for original and non-transformed cars soar – it is obvious that future Top-Price Cars will NOT be “reconstructed” clone roadsters.
Latest Amelia Island auctions indicate that trend - with original bodied cars beating the known limits
Location and Transport:
The current location of the coachwork is south of Germany – A viewing can be arranged upon appointment
Worldwide shipping via well know shipping company can be arranged – we will assist regarding import issues.
Shipping will cost in the range of:
Destination:
GB1.300 GBP
US 2.500 USD
UAE3.200 USD
JP3.600 USD
Further Details:
Some 150+ pictures are available upon request as well as a list of included parts
Basically the offer includes all the 540K parts shown in the pictures as well as a professional transport preparation of the body.
Please feel free to contact us for further information: +4917622162583
UTC/GMT + 2 hours available from 10.00 to 24.00