This Week @ Coys: Benz 300S
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300S Coupe
By Gunnar Heinrich | IMG Coys
ONE of these days I really am going to have to get on the horn and ask a Coys rep just how much they plan on selling a given car. The UK based auction house is always mum on the matter of pounds and pence in its online showcases. Mildly perplexing.
But not as perplexing as the following assertion by Coys’ sales department regarding this conservative but elegant 1955 black on red Mercedes-Benz 300S coupe.
“A fast touring automobile in the tradition of the legendary 540K, the 300SE was faster, better handling, more comfortable and generally superior to its pre-war ancestor.”
“Generally” is the correct term as the 540K was vastly superior to the (handsome) 300S(E) in the aesthetics department. Indeed, it’s easy to contend that the 540K still stands as the most beautiful car ever to feature the tri-star. Sad to consider that the most beautiful model Benz was built during Germany’s darkest hour.
Anyway, Coys has a 540K for sale in addition to the 300S just in case these words sway you from dropping six figures on this gracious Teutonic auto.
[Linked: Coys]
About the Author: Gunnar Heinrich is publisher of Automobiles De Luxe online and is executive producer of the Automobiles De Luxe Television series on PBS member station CPTV.
