1961 Mercedes Benz 300 D Cabriolet

1961 Mercedes Benz 300 D Cabriolet
Gooding Auction, Pebble Beach, CA. 2013
S/N 18903312002795; Engine # 1899012002123; Black/Red; Black top; Older restoration, 1- condition; Hammered Sold at $450,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $495,000. -- Automatic, full history, hubcaps, trim rings, whitewall tires, fitted luggage, tools, books -- Unbroken chain of ownership, fully documented restoration from early 1990s, recent mechanical refreshing, excellent paint and plating. Top fits well and not showing signs of use, interior very sound even though the lipstick red leather (described as it was delivered by M-B) is pure Lincoln Mk IV. Most Elegant M-B at Amelia Island in 2011, class winner at St. John's -- A very sound car with good history and impeccable records, benefiting from continuous attention to improve the quality and authenticity of its restoration and bought for a moderate retail price. But sunglasses are required for that interior.

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