Description: 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 4dr sedan, Adenauer. One of Europe's most stately cars and often used by the heads of states, such as Konrad Adenauer. Just obtained from display in a museum for many years,
This car has just had a tune up and brake job by the museum's highly trained staff prior to our getting the car.
The engine is a 2996 cc. ohv, 6 cylinder, with 4-speed manual shift on the column works excellent. Plenty of power to move the 3916 pound car with lots of performance, and giving the 120" wheelbase car a top speed of 110 m.p.h..
The black paint is accented by loads of chrome, and black wall tires. The interior is red original leather accented with lots of real wood trim and Mercedes cut pile carpet.
A bit of Mercedes-Benz 300 history we found on the internet....Mercedes-Benz first unveiled the W186, 300 series sedan (no letter designation) and cabriolet 4-door model at the 1951 Paris exhibition auto show. It's unique appearance and features, in comparison to previous post war models, were a huge success, gaining instant appeal by State governments, celebrities, and wealthy businessmen. Features included the X frame chassis of prior models, a 6 cylinder overhead valve carbureated engine to compensate for 2+1/2 ton weight, central lubrication system of the 170 model, swing axle, and rear load leveler. Unique options included, several Becker radio models, VHF short-waved telephone, dictation machine, 7 basic MB colors, Webasto and metal sunroof, and a custom-ordered combination of wood trim types, leather or cloth seats, and carpeting. The models used by Dr. Konrad Adenauer had further custom features including window curtains, divider window, magazine/newspaper nets, writing/eating trays, document storage, lighted mirrors, fog lamps, sirens, and flag holders.
This car shows some wear, but is a wonder place to start on a truely significant ,Mercedes. With restored examples bringing twice this price it is a bargain.
