The Mercedes-Benz 540 K was one of the most prestigious and, in the eyes of many, the most beautiful automobile of the interwar years. Its combination of power, light weight, and sheer beauty made it the master of the road, and it was a testimonial to the astonishing capabilities of the German automotive engineers of the day. The 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster, which was put on sale by RM Auctions Sotheby’s a few days ago, was finally sold. The pre-war car with only 10,277 miles in its odometer fetched a whopping $9.9 million price tag last Friday. The cost of the classic car beat the previous record set in Arizona. A rare 1937 Mercedes 540K Special Roadster—one of six on the planet—that was locked away in a Connecticut veterinarian's garage for more than 40 years fetched a cool $3,630,000 at the RM The winner this year was a breathtaking 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Roadster, a supercharged drop-top with rare coachwork ordered by the King of Afghanistan. Advertisement 2. 2 days ago · The 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster (Lot #1371.1) has a one-off body by the Mayfair Carriage Co. It features a folding windshield and the extensive use of louvers and skirted rear fenders lend an air of elegance to the design. Honda is dunking on the "thick, heavy" electric vehicle trend in an attempt to build buzz around its upcoming 0 series EVs. At CES 2024, the automaker teased two concept vehicles, the Saloon and Space-Hub, and said the first commercial model in its 0 series EV lineup will launch in North America in 2026. RMD616KC – A 1937 Mercedes Benz Model 540k Special Roadster RM RB7ME1 – Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y-20 Mercedes-Benz 540k 1938 RM 2ATYFNB – Paris, France. 4th Feb, 2020. 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet A The Retromobile show opens its doors from February 5 to 9, 2020, at PARIS-EXPO This 540K Special Roadster was the Mercedes-Benz display car at the 1937 Berlin Motor Show. It was love at first sight for Jack Warner, and subsequently, Warner Brothers Studios purchased it for his personal use. After preparation at the factory for delivery to the US, the installation of a MPH speedometer, and a “Made in Germany j9y0K.