Mercedes Benz 300 Sc Coupé 1956, Alemanha

Mercedes Benz 300 Sc Coupé 1956, Alemanha
Exterior : Azul (Dark Blue)
Interior : Couro Marrom
Observações : Cores Não Originais
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Introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc featured the detuned engine from the 300 SL, including Bosch mechanical fuel injection, and was rumoured to have a true output of around 200 bhp, significantly more than was stated. A further development fitted to the car from the 300 SL was the ‘low-pivot’ swing-axle rear suspension for comfortable touring. Available as a roadster, cabriolet or coupé, it was aimed at celebrities and high-profile individuals. It was hand-built to order with no regard to cost, in order to meet their exacting requirements.

The car offered here is a stunning example of the coupé variant, released from the Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen factory on 16 March 1956. Its build sheet confirms that this car was built for the 1956 New York International Auto Show, held in its new location at the New York Coliseum. Understandably, it was fitted with a range of desirable options to showcase the level of customisation possible. These options included: a Becker Mexico radio with Reims adaptor, automatic antenna, windshield washer system, sealed beam headlamps with separate parking lamps, whitewall tyres and 1 kg of Nitro paint. A hat box and shoe box were also included.

Originally leaving the factory in Light Blue Metallic (DB 353), with a Red leather interior (1079), the car is currently presented in the striking and period-correct Mercedes-Benz Dark Blue (DB 904), with a Natural leather interior (1068). This beautifully presented 300 Sc previously resided in the stable of a prominent Mercedes-Benz collector in California and was subject to a high-quality full restoration just over 10 years ago. There are also receipts for significant work undertaken in the U.S. during 2016, amounting to almost $40,000 from the Mercedes Classic Center in Irvine, California.

This 300 Sc was featured in Classic Mercedes magazine, and a copy of the feature is on file and accompanies the car. The 300 Sc is among the most desirable of all Mercedes-Benz’s post-war luxury models. It is a rare grand tourer and an exceptional hand-built automobile. This matching-numbers example is a credit to its current and previous custodians.

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