1934 Mercedes Benz 500 K Cabriolet A One-Off Coachwork

• A special ‘one-off’ version of the Cabriolet A with a beautiful design of the rear end, which is more attractive than the standard version
• New delivered to Italy with only five owners in total
• Extensive overhaul of the technology and other components over the last four years for around EUR 180,000
• Engine ‘matching numbers’
• Commission sheet on delivery available
• Beautiful side line with long bonnet - which is half the length of the car - and a chassis with recessed engine
• Only 33 examples of the 500 K Cabriolet A were built

According to this extract from the commission book, this Mercedes Benz 500 K Cabriolet A was ordered on 10 September 1934 via the Mercedes Benz representative Carlo Saporiti in Milan, Italy. It was then completed and delivered in December 1934. It was a special ‘one-off’ version of the 500 K Cabriolet A with a beautiful design of the rear end, which is significantly more attractive and elegant than the standard design of the Cabriolet A model.

The initial delivery was made via Saporiti to a gentleman in Palermo (name known), where the car survived the Second World War and remained in his possession until around the end of the 1960s. The Cabriolet A then found its way to the USA, to a collector of supercharged Mercedes cars. He had the paintwork, leather interior and soft top renewed, but the technology remained largely untouched. In the 1980s, the car returned to Europe, to Austria, where it joined the automobile collection at Kremsegg Castle. In the course of this, various restoration work was also carried out. At the turn of the millennium, this special Cabriolet A moved to its penultimate owner (name known) in northern Italy, where it remained for another 20 years. In 2021, it was sold via EBERHARD THIESEN to its current owner in Germany.

Over the past four years, this owner has had the technique of the Cabriolet A extensively overhauled, regardless of the cost. In the course of this, the engine was dismantled, the components checked and, where necessary, overhauled accordingly. The same applies to the supercharger and the engine attachments, including the radiator top. In addition, the steering and brakes, including the brake pipes, were checked and professionally overhauled, and a new fuel tank was manufactured. In order to preserve the originality of the vehicle, the existing dual-flow exhaust system was converted back to the original single-flow system. This work was carried out by a well-known specialist for supercharged Mercedes cars. The total cost amounted to approximately EUR 180,000.

In addition, the 500 K was fitted with new black carpet trim. Another attractive and valuable detail is the original headlight lenses from a 500 K, which the owner sourced himself, meaning that they are no reproductions. In this refurbished condition, the car was regularly driven by the owner over distances of 100 to 200 km. Thanks to these measures, the 500 K Cabriolet A is therefore in excellent condition.

Connoisseurs of such supercharged models will recognise the special feature of the Sindelfingen factory bodywork. This example has an elegant, sloping rear with a luggage rack, which is significantly more attractive than the usual Cabriolet A design. This design, together with the long bonnet, the short passenger compartment, the low windows and the compact soft top (when closed), creates a particularly elegant yet sporty silhouette. This look is further emphasised by the rare chassis variant with a recessed engine, as it makes the front appear more graceful.

This special Cabriolet A is a great addition to any Mercedes compressor collection that already includes various models. We believe you can never have enough “stars” in your garage.