Due to its sportive looks the 370 S Mannheim was soon regarded as the “little brother†of the famous Mercedes SS. Even the works racing driver Rudolf Caracciola owned a 370 S Mannheim for private purposes. The history of this car is well documented. In 2004/2006 it was professionally restored to a very high standard.
540 K Convertible A , 1938 , Chassis Number 169407 , perfectly restored
on a very good basis ( car stood in Harrah`s Automobile Collection for a long time ).
During the restoration a power steering was fitted to the car – the original steering box
comes with the car . Perfect to drive ! Car
The car, which sits on a set of brand new Blockley tyres, rides well and gives the impression that it will just go and go forever. It comes with a photographic record of its chassis up restoration and a letter from the restorer summmarising his work. The result was so good that in 1978 the Antique Automobile Club of America gave it a National Award..
his lovely original car is one of the first 20/25's produced. In fact it is one of thirty 20hp chassis which were fitted with 25 hp engines and renumbered as 20/25s. The chassis left Rolls-Royce for Park Ward on 23/8/29 as chassis GVO 71 and was returned to the works for its new engine and renumbered as chassis GXO 97 so it is an important piece of..
This 540 K was completely restored by a reputable German specialist and did only a few careful miles since. Based on a B-Convertible the car was carefully rebuild to become a Special-Roadster over a period of 8 years. The condition can only be described as concours!
Broken down. Not working. Could bake a working engine from the 2. Found in grandfathers / uncles garage along with large amount of other de Dion parts..