A Royal Masterpiece : The 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet C

A Royal Masterpiece – Experience Automotive History: The 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet C

This is your opportunity to acquire a truly historic and extraordinary 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet C — a vehicle of royal provenance and exceptional rarity.

In February 1937, Mercedes-Benz unveiled this special Cabriolet C at the International Automobile Exhibition in Berlin, captivating the audience with its elegance and innovation. Among those present were representatives of the German government, who, nearly a year later, selected this very car as a wedding gift for King Farouk of Egypt. The color combination was chosen to reflect royal taste, and its luxurious features — including a Telefunken radio and bright natural leather upholstery — remain a testament to its exclusivity and distinguished history.

Although King Farouk abdicated in 1952 and went into exile, the vehicle was carefully preserved. Rediscovered by an Egyptian collector in 1988, it was later sold and returned to Germany in 1996. A meticulous five-year restoration restored it to its original splendor, followed by an auction sale in 2006 and subsequent inclusion in an exclusive private collection. In spring 2021, the Cabriolet underwent a complete technical overhaul in a German workshop and received German registration in April of that year.

With such royal provenance and documented history, this Cabriolet C is truly one of a kind — a singular piece of automotive history. Its connection to King Farouk makes it a unique collector’s gem, a car that could complete even the most discerning collection. For an automobile of this pedigree and significance, it is offered at an exceptionally attractive price — a rare and unrepeatable opportunity.

Specifications:

Engine: Inline-eight, 132 kW (180 PS) with supercharger at 3,400 rpm

Displacement: 5,401 cc

Transmission: 4-speed manual

Top Speed: 170 km/h

Exterior: Red-brown

Interior: Natural leather

Extras: Radio, additional and searchlights, whitewall tires, tonneau cover

Further pre-war Mercedes-Benz models are also available from our collection.

We invite you to contact us for more details and personalized consultation.