1935 Mercedes-Benz 500/540 K Cabriolet A by Sindelfingen

Sold new as a 500 K Cabriolet A, one of just 33 examples produced. Factory-upgraded to 540 K specification prior to delivery to first owner, musician and composer Adolf Busch of Hamburg. Later owned by Millicent Rogers, an American socialite, jewelry designer and fashion icon. Acquired in 1960 by a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, Captain Dean V. Weihe, while stationed in France; imported by him to the United States and owned for nearly three decades. Restored in the early 2000s with cosmetics completed by Francois Cointreau and the engine rebuild and mechanicals completed by Reifen-Wagner. Part of the Groendyke Collection for 14 years, shown twice at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

Estimate:£2,789,981.25

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