The Mercedes-Benz 500K was introduced in 1934 with the 'K' representing a Kompressor, German for supercharger. In non-aspirated form, the engine produced 100 horsepower. With the adoption of the Kompressor, the horsepower jumped to an impressive 160 making them one of the fastest grand touring cars of their time.
1st 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet A, The Nethercutt Collection--Helen and Jack Nethercutt, Sylmar, Calif. 2nd 1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster, Thomas and Rhonda Taffet, Chatsworth, Calif.
1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster. This car, originally owned by a Swiss Baroness and later found in Connecticut, was found in 1992 and restored shortly thereafter. It was subsequently sold for almost $12M, establishing a world record. On the one hand, the historical events witnessed by this car arguably beat those of any human life. Owner Jim Patterson acquired the 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster for $9.9 million at the 2022 Monterey Car Week. 1936 Replica/Kit Makes 540K Special Roadster 1936 Mercedes 540K Special Roadster. $44,500. Edgewater, Florida. Year 1936. Make Replica/Kit Makes. Model 540K. Category -. Engine -. Posted Over 1 Month.