Mercedes-Benz 300 S Coupé (W 188)

MATCHING
NUMBERS

1 OF 216
COUPES

FIRST CLASS
RESTORED

FROM SIGNIFICANT
COLLECTION

Technical specifications

Manufacturer

Mercedes-Benz

Model

300 S Coupé

Model series

W 188

Mileage

20.387 km

Period of production

1951 - 1955

Year of construction

1955

Initial registration

1955

Engine

6-cylinder in-line engine

Performance (hp)

150 PS

Transmission

4-speed manual transmission

engine (ccm)

2.996 ccm

Fuel

Petrol

Steering

Left-hand drive

Exterior

Dark blue

Interior

Leather gray

General inspection

New

Quantity

216 Coupés

Restored

Matching-Numbers

Equipment and special features

Owned by the current owner for over 20 years
Last conservation 2013
Eligible for world class rallies

Documents and documentation

Photographic documentation of the restoration
Expert opinion from 1998

car description

This Mercedes Benz 300 S coupe of the W188 series is one of 216 produced. In an elegant dark blue paint and gray leather, this 300 is a rather inconspicuous rarity. The burl wood elements stand out very nicely against the gray leather and give the interior a very high-end charm.

Coming from a very significant collection, the coupe was last conserved in 2013. Paint measurements revealed an even paint density.

As part of a first-class restoration, the coupe was completely disassembled and rebuilt. The original transmission and engine were retained. Photographic documentation of this restoration is available.

This Mercedes Benz 300 S Coupé is licensed for world class rallies and can be made road ready at any time. Due to the small number of pieces, the elegant subtle color combination and the very good condition, this Mercedes is a real rarity from Mercedes Benz.

History of the series

The Mercedes W 188 series was presented to the public at the Paris Motor Show in October 1951. The coupés, cabriolets and roadsters were derived from the W 186 series saloon and had a wheelbase that was 15 cm shorter than the latter. They were the last Daimler-Benz models to be built on a chassis.

With a total of 560 examples of the 300 S and 200 of the 300 Sc, the W 188 series is rarer than the 300 SL (W 198). Not for nothing was the W 188 the most expensive model series of Mercedes over the entire construction period.

In 1955, the model series was revised and renamed the 300 Sc. Both versions, the 300 S and the 300 Sc, are among the most exclusive Mercedes-Benz passenger car models of the post-war period and today, along with the 300 SL, are particularly sought-after collectors' vehicles.

Price

320.000,00 € (VAT not applicable)

This offer and the information contained therein are non-binding. Errors, omissions and prior sale excepted.

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