1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Roadster $11,770,000 SOLD!

1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Roadster Formerly the Property of Baroness Gisela von Krieger Coachwork by Sindelfingen SOLD $11,770,000 CHASSIS NO. 130949 ENGINE NO. 130949 Kommission No. 221515 5,401 CC Type M24 OHV Inline 8-Cylinder Engine Single Twin-Updraft Carburetor Roots-Type Twin-Lobe Supercharger 180 HP at 3,400 RPM (Supercharger Engaged) 4-Speed Manual Gearbox 4-Wheel Vacuum-Assisted Hydraulic Drum Brakes Independent Front Double-Wishbone Suspension with Coil Springs Independent Rear Swing-Axle Suspension with Coil Springs The Ultimate 540 K -- A High-Door, Long-Tail Special Roadster An Undisputed Masterwork of Automotive Art Special-Ordered with Unique Custom Features Captivating and Romantic History Exceptionally Documented Provenance Only Three Caretakers in 76 Years Extremely Authentic Matching-Numbers Example Pebble Beach Class-Winning Chris Charlton Restoration Faithfully Presented in Original, As-Delivered Appearance #GoodingAuction Robert Myrick Photography