5th Jun, 2018 15:00
Woodcote Park
1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 C 'Adenauer' Saloon
Estimated at £45,000 - £55,000
Lot details
Registration No: OBK 781
Chassis No: 186.011.01707/53
Mot Expiry: Exempt
- Extensive restoration by Marque specialist Martyn Marrocco
- Resided in Australia until 2003
- Custom built by Mercedes-Benz in 1953
Synonymous with (and nicknamed after) Konrad Adenauer - the first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany - who ran no less than six during his tenure, the Mercedes-Benz Type 300 (or W186) was launched at the 1951 Frankfurt Motor Show. Derived from pre-WW2 practice, its cruciform-braced ovoid tubular chassis frame was nonetheless equipped with all-round independent suspension, hydraulic drum brakes, worm and sector steering and an innovative rear load-levelling control. All new, the model's 2996cc SOHC straight-six engine featured such niceties as a hardened crankshaft, alloy cylinder head, deep water jackets, thermostatically controlled oil cooling, twin Solex carburettors and copper-lead bearings. Designed to withstand the rigours of high-speed autobahn cruising, it was allied to a four-speed all-synchromesh manual transmission. Able to accommodate up to six people, the Type 300 was available in Saloon or Cabriolet guises. Elegant, powerful, exclusive and expensive, the big Mercedes-Benz was targeted at plutocrats and politicians (though, more than a few found favour in Hollywood too). The 'C' variant was the last of the line and featured an enlarged rear window and the option of automatic transmission.
The righthand drive 300 C offered was exported new to Australia and brought to the UK in 2003. At this point it was consigned to marque specialist Martyn Marroco, where the chassis and body were comprehensively checked and repaired as necessary before 'OBK 781' was completely repainted in Black. New tyres were sourced from the USA, seat belts installed, and the correct Becker radio unearthed and fitted complete with iPod input. Other upgrades have included brake booster, windscreen wash/wipe, rear view mirrors and full Brown leather interior. Very smartly presented, this rare Benz comes with full paperwork in support of the restoration that was completed in 2013, plus a CD-ROM of the work in progress. A stunning motorcar.
Registration No: OBK 781
Chassis No: 186.011.01707/53
Mot Expiry: Exempt
- Extensive restoration by Marque specialist Martyn Marrocco
- Resided in Australia until 2003
- Custom built by Mercedes-Benz in 1953
Synonymous with (and nicknamed after) Konrad Adenauer - the first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany - who ran no less than six during his tenure, the Mercedes-Benz Type 300 (or W186) was launched at the 1951 Frankfurt Motor Show. Derived from pre-WW2 practice, its cruciform-braced ovoid tubular chassis frame was nonetheless equipped with all-round independent suspension, hydraulic drum brakes, worm and sector steering and an innovative rear load-levelling control. All new, the model's 2996cc SOHC straight-six engine featured such niceties as a hardened crankshaft, alloy cylinder head, deep water jackets, thermostatically controlled oil cooling, twin Solex carburettors and copper-lead bearings. Designed to withstand the rigours of high-speed autobahn cruising, it was allied to a four-speed all-synchromesh manual transmission. Able to accommodate up to six people, the Type 300 was available in Saloon or Cabriolet guises. Elegant, powerful, exclusive and expensive, the big Mercedes-Benz was targeted at plutocrats and politicians (though, more than a few found favour in Hollywood too). The 'C' variant was the last of the line and featured an enlarged rear window and the option of automatic transmission.
The righthand drive 300 C offered was exported new to Australia and brought to the UK in 2003. At this point it was consigned to marque specialist Martyn Marroco, where the chassis and body were comprehensively checked and repaired as necessary before 'OBK 781' was completely repainted in Black. New tyres were sourced from the USA, seat belts installed, and the correct Becker radio unearthed and fitted complete with iPod input. Other upgrades have included brake booster, windscreen wash/wipe, rear view mirrors and full Brown leather interior. Very smartly presented, this rare Benz comes with full paperwork in support of the restoration that was completed in 2013, plus a CD-ROM of the work in progress. A stunning motorcar.
Auction: Woodcote Park, 5th Jun, 2018
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