A BEAUTIFULLY restored vintage car is set to fetch £770,000 at auction after spending five decades on display in a Danish museum. The Special-Roadster-Style 1934 Mercedes-Benz 500 K, which remarkably survived the destruction of World War II , underwent significant rebuilding to return to its original glory. This stunning classic is one of only 342 models ever built and has a rich, fascinating history .
Originally suffering severe damage during the war, it was later purchased in the 1960s by Baron J.O. Raben-Levetzau, the owner of Denmark’s Aalholm Automobile Museum.
The Baron commissioned a full restoration of the car’s damaged body, where it became a star exhibit for 50 years before the museum’s closure in 2012. The car was subsequently bought by a private collector who oversaw a meticulous seven-year refurbishment. Read more on classic cars The work paid off, as the vehicle went on to win four best-in-show awards, earning accolades from car enthusiasts, including features by renowned TV personalities Jay Leno and Dona.
Now, the car is up for auction again, boasting a 5.1-litre M24 inline-eight engine, producing 160 horsepower with a roots-type supercharger, and a four-speed manual transmission. Despite being 90 years old, it has only 43,000 miles on the clock, making it an irresistible piece for collectors.
Finished in striking burgundy with tan leather upholstery and a dark brown convertible top, the 1934 Mercedes-Benz 500 K is not only a testament to German enginee.