The Exquisite 1939 Mercedes Benz 540K Special Roadster

Broad Arrow Auctions is delighted to present an in-depth look at one of the stars of the upcoming Monterey Jet Center auction, the truly unique and impressive 1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster (estimate: US $7,000,000 - $8,000,000). Join independent Automotive Historian Jonathan Sierakowski as he delves into what makes this example so much more rare and desirable than many other examples. As one of the true crown jewels of the Classic Era of motor cars, arguably no automobile symbolizes the pinnacle of design, engineering, and construction among the Classic Era cars better than the Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster. Incredibly rare, stunningly beautiful, a cherished centerpiece for collectors worldwide – chassis 408383, the example presented here, is the perfect representation of those enviable qualities.