German Car Zone

After reading our last story about the CLS 55 Ingenieur, there's probably a few of you that thought "The Ingenieur is nice, but I want something a little more... classic."

If you're looking for the ultimate in classic, and exlusivity for that matter, look no further than the Dubai Motor Show.

E.Thiesen Automobile Raritaten, a company that specializes in collecting and restoring genuine classic cars, has brought one of the rarest and most expensive Mercedes-Benz in the world to showcase at the Middle-Eastern auto show - a 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster.

So how rare is it? Between 1936 and 1939, only 419 540K's were built by Mercedes-Benz in a variety of 10 different body styles. Of the Special Roadster version, only 25 examples were built, and today only 10 models remain in the world.

According to Dr. Rainer Herst of E. Thiesen: "It took a team of sophisticated mechanics and very knowledgeable engineers eight years to rebuild and restore the car to its perfect condition.” He added: "Thousands of visitors to the show are intrigued by this outstanding automobile from a different era and ask me if this is a replica of an old car. That's when I explain to them that this is an original, a collector's item. More like a piece of art.”

Although it's difficult to put a price on art, that hasn't stopped E. Thiesen from trying. How much is it? A mere EUR 1.9 million, or approximately $2.28 million.

Although the price may be shocking, it's a steal when compared to another Mercedes 540K Special Roadster originally owned by Warner Brother's Jack Warner. The selling price of his 540K? $3.63 million.

For more information on the 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster, you can check out the full story by clicking here.

Note: I do have to mention - although the vehicle pictured above is a 1937 Mercedes 540K Special Roadster, it is not the actual vehicle that is for sale at the Dubai Motor Show. It is instead a Mercedes 540K that was photographed at the 2000 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

That is one of the most beautiful cars in the world..

Always one of my favourites

BTW, This is another one for sale. I've been watching it for some time now. Even if I could afford it, I wouldn't really buy it, but it is nice to imagine



http://www.autosalon-singen.de/Katalogfahrzeug_RecordView_DetailAll.cfm?fahrzeugI D=03467_0012_03_01&languageID=GB

that is a lovely example.. so nice.. i wonder how much it costs
ohh and whats up with this.. does it haverear seats



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why wouldnt you buy it if you had the cash..??

If I had a lot of cash Artist - I mean seriously wealthy, then maybe I might, but these old classic cars really are museum objects - where could you take it? - you would look pretty weird driving around in it - LOL

BTW, yeah, those hidden rear seats are fun - for children at least.

LOL i think i would look cool.. haha i would drive it with a leather cap.. and those round driver glasses..

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By the way one of these suckers went for 5million dollars at an auction.. the bugatti royale went for 8.3 milion at the same auction
Ohh and i found out that the most expensive car in the world is a MB... just like it should be.. ;D....1954 Mercedes W 196 -- $24 million

HE he, if I had that kind of money Artist, I think I would buy a jet first.

LOL actually me to..

these 540K are really great cars. A friend of mine owns a sedan. It's black and dark red. Awesome. He says it is one of the 17 left in the world and as for it's condition, MB Germany told him that it is 11th in the world!!!