1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster Heads For Auction At Monterey Car Week
An impending spectacle is set to grace the automotive auction stage at Mecum’s 2023 Monterey Car Week event from August 17 to 19. Amidst the excitement, aficionados and collectors alike eagerly await the opportunity to acquire a distinguished relic of the past—a 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster with a bespoke, one-of-a-kind coachbuilt exterior. Convergence of Performance and Elegance The 540K, a testament to the automotive ingenuity of the late 1930s, epitomizes the harmonious fusion of power and luxury. According to Mecum Auctions, underneath the vehicle’s meticulously sculpted bodywork lies a robust 5.4-liter supercharged inline-8 “kompressor” engine, producing an astounding 180 horsepower. This engineering marvel propelled the roadster to a remarkable… Continue Reading »
