16th Mar, 2024 11:00
March 2024 Classic Car & Bike Auction
60
1960 Mercedes-Benz 300D "Adenauer"
Registration: HIW836
VIN: 300D8500158
Mileage Showing:
Transmission: Automatic
MOT: Exempt
- Rare 6 window pillarless saloon
- 3 litre fuel injected engine
Launched in 1957 to replace the earlier 300C model the 300D was redesigned with a 4inch longer wheelbase and 6 window pillarless “phaeton” design.
Designed as a direct competitor to the Rolls Royce Silver Cloud and Bentley S3 the W189 300D featured the same 3 litre straight 6 engine found in the Mercedes-Benz 300SL sports car. Fitted with Bosch fuel injection as well as power assisted steering and brakes.
Available as a Phaeton saloon or convertible the 300D adopted the Adenauer nickname after Konrad Adenauer the first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany who owned 6 examples during his 1949 to 1963 tenure.
Only 3,077 examples of the W189 were produced before it was replaced by the iconic 600 Pullman in 1962.
This example was sold new in 1960 to a Florida based lawyer before being imported to the UK in 1989. Dry stored in recent years by the current owner who acquired the car in 2016.
A rare and impressive piece of motoring history.
Please note - Buyer to apply for V5
Please see our walk around video for more information and engine start up
GUIDE PRICE £25,000 - £30,000
Sold for £25,888
Estimated at £25,000 - £30,000
Registration: HIW836
VIN: 300D8500158
Mileage Showing:
Transmission: Automatic
MOT: Exempt
- Rare 6 window pillarless saloon
- 3 litre fuel injected engine
Launched in 1957 to replace the earlier 300C model the 300D was redesigned with a 4inch longer wheelbase and 6 window pillarless “phaeton” design.
Designed as a direct competitor to the Rolls Royce Silver Cloud and Bentley S3 the W189 300D featured the same 3 litre straight 6 engine found in the Mercedes-Benz 300SL sports car. Fitted with Bosch fuel injection as well as power assisted steering and brakes.
Available as a Phaeton saloon or convertible the 300D adopted the Adenauer nickname after Konrad Adenauer the first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany who owned 6 examples during his 1949 to 1963 tenure.
Only 3,077 examples of the W189 were produced before it was replaced by the iconic 600 Pullman in 1962.
This example was sold new in 1960 to a Florida based lawyer before being imported to the UK in 1989. Dry stored in recent years by the current owner who acquired the car in 2016.
A rare and impressive piece of motoring history.
Please note - Buyer to apply for V5
Please see our walk around video for more information and engine start up
GUIDE PRICE £25,000 - £30,000
Auction: March 2024 Classic Car & Bike Auction, 16th Mar, 2024
A Live auction with bidding also available online, over the telephone and by proxy bidding.
View every lot in extensive detail using our state of the art photo studio and 10-15 minute walk around video on every lot.
Bidding in person: To bid in person please report to reception before 11am on auction day to register to bid and get your bidder number.
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Payments: Winning bidders will be invoice on auction day, payment can be made by bank transfer, credit or debit card within 48hours of your invoice being sent.
Collections: All lots must be collected within 14 days of the auction date (longer timescales are available by prior arrangement)
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