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Pebble Beach Auctions 20101943 Mercedes-Benz 770 K W150 Pullman Limousine
Coachwork by Sindelfingen
Estimate
$1,500,000 - $2,000,000
Chassis
150006/0030
Engine
150005/0030. Commission No. 929438
Car Highlights
The Last Mercedes-Benz 770K Built
One of Approximately Nine Such Cars
By Far the Most Expensive Automobile of Its Era
A Gift from the German Government to Turkish President Ismet Inönü
Documented Provenance and Ownership History
Very Authentic Example with Matching Numbers Throughout
Only 88 Highly-Developed W150 Chassis Produced
First Time Offered to the Public
Technical Specs
7,655 CC SOHC Inline 8-Cylinder Engine
Roots-Type Supercharger
230 BHP at 3,000 RPM (Supercharger Engaged)
5-Speed Manual Gearbox with Synchromesh
4-Wheel Ventilated Hydraulic Drum Brakes
Independent Front Suspension with A-Arms and Coil-Over Shock Absorbers
De Dion-Type Swing Axle Rear Suspension