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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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BMW sales results in six months of 2024

2023 was a successful year for many companies when it comes to sales, and some continued on the same path in the first six months of 2024. One of them is BMW, which recorded sales growth in the first half of 2024, with over a million vehicles delivered worldwide.

BMW is still the leader in the segment of premium cars. According to the Bavarian manufacturer, in the first six months BMW sold 1,096,486 cars worldwide, which is a growth of 2.3 percent compared to the same period in 2023. Although the biggest growth was recorded in the sale of electric cars, and 180,000 of them got new owners (+34%), customers still mostly opt for cars powered by internal combustion engines and hybrids.

When it comes to competition, in second place in the ranking of premium brands was Mercedes-Benz, which, although it delivered around 960,000 cars worldwide, recorded a 6 percent drop in sales. Also, in the segment of battery cars, they sold only 93,400 units (-17%). Audi is in third place with 833,000 cars delivered, which is also a drop of 8 percent compared to the same period in 2023. In the segment of battery cars, the company based in England recorded a growth of 1.3%.

Speaking of models, the highest demand was for the 7 Series, which recorded a 22 percent increase in sales, and other models such as the 3 Series and X1 also achieved excellent results.

The highest demand was in their biggest market (Europe), where 460,144 vehicles were delivered (+2.6%), and a positive result was also achieved in the American market (+2.1%). In Asia, BMW delivered 493,364 cars (-3.6%), of which 375,947 cars in China, a drop of 4.2%.

Source: BMW

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1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL is for sale

Between 1955 and 1963, Mercedes produced a two-door luxury roadster, the Mercedes-Benz 190 SL, as an alternative to the exclusive Mercedes-Benz 300 SL. 25,881 cars left the factory and one of them, the 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL is for sale.

The car is in excellent condition, refinished in Silver Gray Metallic (left the factory in white). It is equipped with a black convertible soft top, driver-side mirror, double-wishbone front suspension, rear swing axles with coil springs, and power-assisted drum brakes. It sits on steel 13″ wheels with chrome trim rings wrapped in 185/80 BFGoodrich Silvertown tires.

The Mercedes-Benz 190SL is powered by a 1.9-liter M121 inline-four engine with factory 104 hp (77 kW) and 105 lb-ft (142 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a fully synchronized four-speed manual transmission.

Inside, the low-back bucket seats are upholstered in red leather that also covers the door panels, dash and rear bench, with matching carpets. Additional equipment includes a two-spoke steering wheel, a Becker Mexico AM/FM radio, an analog clock, and a dashboard-mounted rearview mirror. The five-digit odometer reads 44,030 miles.

In 2023 the car was serviced which included rebuilding the Weber carburetor, replacing the fuel sending unit, fuel lines and rear engine mount. The exhaust system was repaired, the rear axle was rebuilt, and the axle and suspension components were repainted.

The car comes with a copy of the data card, an owner’s manual, service records, a jack and tool kit, and a clean Arizona title that identifies the car as a 1964 model.

The auction ends on April 29 and the highest bid at the time of writing was $70,000 USD.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL is for sale