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1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 Sb Coupe is for sale

At the 1951 Paris Salon, Mercedes-Benz revealed a hand-built two-door car, the Mercedes-Benz 300 which was produced until 1954 as the 300 S when it was replaced by the 300 Sc version. However, between 1954 and 1955, Mercedes-Benz launched an updated version of the 300 S, the 300 Sb. Only 216 cars were produced and one of them, the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 Sb Coupe, will be offered at auction.

Mercedes-Benz 300 represented a strong return of the German manufacturer to the market after the Second World War. It was an elegant luxury car designed to give reliable service under prolonged hard use. However, Mercedes decided to update this model by installing upgraded brakes, a redesigned dashboard, and pivoting vent windows. Ultimately, this also resulted in a 50% price increase over the 300 S ($12,300).

This car is finished in Dark Gray over Light Gray leather, and is in excellent condition. It is equipped with Becker Le Mans radio, whitewall tires, Hirschmann automatic antenna and sealed-beam headlights. What makes this 300 Sb rare is the ultra-desirable and rarely seen floor-shift option, as opposed to the typical column-mounted transmission selector.

Under the bonnet is a 3.0-L inline-6 ​​engine with 150 hp (110 kW).
and 162 lb-ft (220 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 4-speed manual transmission.

The auction will be held in Monterey from August 15 – 17, 2024, and the estimated value of the car is between $375,000 – $425,000 USD.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

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1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 Sb Coupe is for sale
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1957 BMW 503 Series I Cabriolet is up for auction

At the 1955 Frankfurt Motor Show BMW revealed a two-door 2+2 gran turismo, the BMW 503, which was produced until 1959 as Series I (until 1957) and Series II. Production was suspended due to huge financial losses, and only 413 cars left the production lines, 139 of which were Cabriolets. One Series I car, the 1957 BMW 503 Series I Cabriolet is up for auction.

This car is one of only 78 Cabriolets from Series I and was purchased new in 1957 in the United States with chassis number 69091. From October 2018 to July 2023 the car was fully restored by Hoffes Restorations and EBS Engineering in the Netherlands. The restoration included painting in BMW Fjord Blue complemented by a Blue Sonnenland convertible hood with Cognac upholstery, and the total work cost more than €125,000.

The car is in excellent condition and is a good opportunity for collectors to enrich their collections. It is equipped with an aluminum/magnesium body, bonnet, doors and bootlid, a mirror on the driver’s side, and a dark blue canvas roof. Inside, the front seats are upholstered in brown leather that also covers the door panels, rear bench and upper part of the dashboard, with matching carpets.

Under the bonnet is a 3.2-L V8 engine with 140 bhp (104 kW) and 164 lb-ft (222 Nm) of torque, and after inspection BMW Classic has confirmed the engine number is matching.

This BMW 503 is estimated at €300,000 – €400,000 EUR. The auction will take place on July 27, 2024 at Gut Kaltenbrunn on Lake Tegernsee, Germany.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

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1957 BMW 503 Series I Cabriolet is up for auction
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1961 Porsche 356B Reutter is up for auction

Between 1960 and 1963, Porsche produced the second version of its first production car, the 356 B, built on the T5 body type. In 1962, it was replaced by the T6 body type, and almost 40,000 cars left the production line. One of them, the 1961 Porsche 356B Reutter is up for auction.

This example is finished in Aetna Blue, and is in good condition. It is equipped with a left mirror, 1600 Super badging, a single decklid grille, and body-colored bumpers with chrome overriders, integrated exhaust outlets, Koni shock absorbers, and four-wheel finned drum brakes. In 2010, the car was refurbished, which included repainting, replacing or refinishing various trim pieces and badges.

Inside, the front bucket seats and rear jump seats are trimmed in gray leather that also covers the door panels. There are also gray squareweave carpets covered with black Coco mats and rubber floor linings, while the ceiling is covered with a white headliner. In front of the driver is a wood-rimmed steering wheel and a five-digit odometer showing 84,765 miles (total mileage unknown). Additional equipment includes lap belts, map pockets, and a Blaupunkt push-button radio.

Under the bonnet is a rebuilt and modified replacement 1,720cc flat-four engine, and it should be noted that the current owner replaced Weber carburetors, fuel pump, starter, battery, and distributor as well as repairing the parking brake and various fuel leaks. The engine is paired with a four-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels.

This Porsche 356B comes with a tool kit, partial service records, and a California title.

The auction ends on July 23 and the highest bid at the time of writing was $89,000 USD.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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1961 Porsche 356B Reutter is up for auction