RM Auctions will celebrate the 125th anniversary of Mercedes-Benz at its Monterey, California sale next month by presenting the most important collection of Mercedes-Benz motor cars ever offered at public auction.
 
The two-day sale will present 13 examples from the world-famous German marque, spanning over 80 years of production.  Headlining the spectacular offering is an extraordinary 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Spezial Roadster, chassis 154140 from the private collection of Sam and Emily Mann, recently displayed at the gala opening of Mercedes-Benz’s new Manhattan flagship store.

One of just a select few built with the most desirable configuration of high door, long tail and covered rear spare, of which it is believed just three examples survive, the ultra-rare 540 K is expected to establish a new world record for a Mercedes-Benz sold at auction.
 
The multi-million-dollar 540 K is surrounded by an impressive series of four other big supercharged eight-cylinder Mercedes from the 1930s – each boasting impeccable histories – including three magnificent automobiles from the esteemed Lyon Family Collection, along with an important 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Sport Cabriolet A offered from private ownership. As part of RM’s commitment to offering automobiles of exceptional quality, the Canadian-based auction house is working with Mercedes-Benz for the presentation of these five important vehicles, with each recently inspected in person by veteran experts from Mercedes-Benz Classic in Germany.
 
Other important Mercedes-Benzes include a vehicles from the distinguished Lyon Family Collection. Included in the trio: the ‘Berlin Motor Show Car’, a beautifully-presented 1935 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Roadster; the ‘Paris Salon Car’, a rare 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Spezial Coupe; and a unique, highly-desirable 1939 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Spezial Roadster. Combining luxury with performance, each is presented in exceptional condition having been treated to expert maintenance and climate-controlled storage during their tenure in the well-known Californian collection.
 
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