12-Million-Dollar Merc? 1937 540K Special Is Longtail, Highdoor Roadster with 7k Original Miles
Mercedes Benz 540K’s are some of the most-collectible cars in history. Â They are one of the few non-Ferrari marques to clear the $10-million hurdle nearly every time they come up for auction air. This example will be one of the all-time greats for RM Sotheby’s. A long-tail, high-door configuration with left-hand-drive and virtually no miles…. the car is a dream in red silk. What will really seal the obscene price estimates for this car? Â Its condition and originality. Â Not a re-do — this is the original item. Â Proof is just the 7k total miles ever travelled in this straight-eight stunner. …