Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet A
(1951 - 1955)
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Car fans once dreamed of top-of-the-range or super sports cars. Since the turn of the millennium, however, hypercars have been regarded as the ultimate in automotive transportation. But whether they offer real driving pleasure is doubtful. To prove this thesis, this article takes you through the development of the sports car up to the present day and shows many of the cars mentioned in pictures.
The Stuttgart-based manufacturer sold 1278 Mercedes Benz 220 Cabriolet A models between 1951 and 1955, several dozen of which were used by Japanese artist Hiro Yamagata as the background for his "Earthly Paradise" series. This report portrays one of the valuable works of art and briefly summarizes the history and technology of the Mercedes 220 A Cabriolet.
Between 1951 and 1955, not quite 1300 Mercedes Benz 220 Cabriolet A/B left the factory near Stuttgart. Some of the chassis built were passed on to coachbuilders without bodies. The Wendler company wrapped several of these chassis. This resulted in elegant convertibles in the style of the time. This report portrays a Mercedes Benz 220 Wendler Cabriolet from 1952 and summarizes the history of the Wendler company.
With the Mercedes-Benz 300, the Stuttgart-based company presented the ultimate in fast touring sedans at the IAA 1951. The W186 was the benchmark in its segment for years to come. No wonder 'hobby' test driver Martin didn't miss out on a drive in the 115 hp 300. And his enthusiasm is practically palpable from line to line. This article reproduces the original wording of the test report from that time and shows the Mercedes-Benz 300 in many historic pictures.
Together with its direct successor, the 300 SC, the Mercedes-Benz 300 S is rarer than the now legendary 300 SL, but was even more expensive at the time. The fast touring car for two people in the construction program of the time was available as a Cabriolet, Roadster and Coupé, all of which were largely hand-built between 1951 and 1957. This driving report is about a 300 S from 1953, shows it in current and historical pictures and lets you hear it on your sound sample.
In 1953, the Daimler-Benz test department created a special version of the Mercedes 300 SL, a lightweight streamlined coupé with an injection engine, uncompromisingly trimmed for maximum performance, which promised ambitious sports drivers everything that the later production 300 SL was not to deliver. One example of this most exciting and "hottest" car ever built in this model series has been preserved. In this historical report, eyewitness Jörg-Erhard Hofelich talks about the fast 300 SL of 1953 and its interesting history.
From 1951 to 1958, Mercedes built the 300 S/Sc as a Cabriolet, Roadster and Coupé. These luxury cars embodied the ultimate in comfort without being unsportsmanlike. In fact, industrialists also liked to drive these vehicles over long distances, which they could cover with high averages. This report portrays a 300 S Cabriolet A from 1954 and also shows it and its brothers in historical illustrations.
At the end of January 1954, Mercedes-Benz presented two new models that are still among the Stuttgart-based car manufacturer's flagship models today: the 190 SL and the 300 SL road-going sports car. Naturally, the magazine 'hobby' did not miss the opportunity to take a seat behind the wheel as soon as possible. Editor Sponsel even gave the 190 SL a lot of racing potential. This article restores the driving report from that time and shows the 190 SL in many early historical pictures.
Great victories and a racing tragedy of immeasurable proportions characterized the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR (W 196 S), which was only used in the 1955 racing season. This report looks back on the short career of the racing sports car, showing it in historical and new pictures, but above all also during extensive repair work that became necessary due to an accident in 1996.
Perhaps the most desirable racing car in the world never even drove a single race. The drivers preferred a different body shape; the planned first outing was canceled after a catastrophe. The "Uhlenhaut Coupé" based on the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR remained a test vehicle against its will for the rest of its life. This article tells the story of the eight-cylinder racing coupé, which remained unsold for 66 years until it passed into new hands for EUR 135 million.
Current market prices for Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet A
Convertible, 149 PS, 2996 cm3
Convertible, 115 PS, 2996 cm3
Convertible, 125 PS, 2996 cm3
Convertible, 125 PS, 2996 cm3
Convertible, 175 PS, 2996 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 115 PS, 2996 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 125 PS, 2996 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 125 PS, 2996 cm3
Coupe, 149 PS, 2996 cm3
Coupe, 175 PS, 2996 cm3
Roadster, 149 PS, 2996 cm3
Roadster, 175 PS, 2996 cm3
Coupe, 214 PS, 2996 cm3
Convertible, 51 PS, 1767 cm3
Convertible, 51 PS, 1767 cm3
Convertible, 80 PS, 2195 cm3
Convertible, 80 PS, 2195 cm3
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Auctioned vehicles of Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet A
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet A 1954 Sold Bonhams Grand Palais Sale (February 6, 2014) |
300 S Cabriolet A | 1954 | Sold | Bonhams Grand Palais Sale (February 6, 2014) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet A 1953 Sold RM/Sotheby's Amelia Island (March 5, 2022) |
300 S Cabriolet A | 1953 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's Amelia Island (March 5, 2022) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet A 1952 Sold RM/Sotheby's Monterey (August 18, 2022) |
300 S Cabriolet A | 1952 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's Monterey (August 18, 2022) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet 1952 Sold RM/Sotheby's London (November 5, 2022) |
300 S Cabriolet | 1952 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's London (November 5, 2022) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet A 1953 Sold Bonhams Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris Online Only (March 3, 2021) |
300 S Cabriolet A | 1953 | Sold | Bonhams Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris Online Only (March 3, 2021) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet A 1955 Not Sold Bonhams Amelia Island (February 29, 2024) |
300 S Cabriolet A | 1955 | Not Sold | Bonhams Amelia Island (February 29, 2024) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet A 1953 Not Sold RM/Sotheby's Monterey Sale (August 15, 2014) |
300 S Cabriolet A | 1953 | Not Sold | RM/Sotheby's Monterey Sale (August 15, 2014) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet A Conversion 1953 Sold RM/Sotheby's Hershey (October 8, 2025) |
300 S Cabriolet A Conversion | 1953 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's Hershey (October 8, 2025) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 300S Cabriolet 1955 Not Sold Bonhams Les Grandes Marques à Monaco (May 13, 2022) |
300S Cabriolet | 1955 | Not Sold | Bonhams Les Grandes Marques à Monaco (May 13, 2022) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 300S Cabriolet 1954 Sold Artcurial Rétromobile Paris (February 8, 2019) |
300S Cabriolet | 1954 | Sold | Artcurial Rétromobile Paris (February 8, 2019) |
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