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Mercedes-Benz 300S / Sc Coupé W188 S Coupé 1959

General description : Wir offerieren dieses sehr seltene (nur 216 mal produziert) 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Coupé in Auslieferungsfarbe Schwarz kombiniert mit noch originalem roten Lederinterieur. Der Wagen wurde laut den vorliegenden Auslieferungspapieren am 9. Dezember im Werk fertiggestellt und erst am 4. Februar 1954 an die Firma IMA nach Büssel ausgeliefert. Als zusätzliche Sonderausstattung ist das Coupé mit Weißwandreifen, Radio Becker Nürburg, Kofferset und einem Tripmaster versehen. Dem alten Fahrzeugbrief lässt sich entnehmen, dass der Wagen 1991 erstmals in Deutschland zugelassen und anschließend an einen Sammler exklusiver Mercedes-Benz Fahrzeuge verkauft wurde. In den letzten zwei Jahren erfolgte durch unsere Firma eine umfangreiche technische Überarbeitung in Höhe von ca. 35.000 Euro. Sichern Sie sich dieses begehrte matching numbers 300S Coupé, welches noch heute an Eleganz und Luxus kaum zu übertreffen ist. Wir übergeben das Fahrzeug zulassungsfertig mit neuem TÜV und H-Kennzeichen.

We offer this very rare (only 216 times produced) 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Coupé in factory color with black paint combined with still original red leather interior. According to the present delivery documents the vehicle was completed on December 9th at the factory and delivered on February 4th 1954 to the company IMA to Büssel, Belgium. As additional special equipment, the Coupé is equipped with whitewall tires, Radio Becker Nürburg, luggage set and a tripmaster. The old German vehicle registration document shows that the car was first registered in Germany in 1991 and then sold to a collector of exclusive Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Over the past two years, our company has undergone a major technical overhaul of € 35,000. Get this coveted matching numbers 300S coupe, which is still hard to beat in terms of elegance and luxury. We hand over the vehicle ready for approval with new TÜV and historic registration.

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1959 Mercedes-Benz 300S / Sc Coupé W188 S Coupé is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Polling by Auto Dealer for €375000.

 

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Car type : Car Make : Mercedes-Benz Model : 300S / Sc Coupé W188 Model Version : S Coupé Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1959 Sub type : Coupé Location : Polling

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In the annals of automotive history, the journey of Mercedes-Benz is a tale that unfolds with the ingenuity of its founding pioneers. In the year 1886, Karl Benz crafted the Benz Patent Motorwagen, a creation that would go down in history as the world's inaugural automobile. Unbeknownst to him, this moment marked the genesis of what would evolve into the most illustrious premium car manufacturer globally. The financial underpinning of this pioneering venture, interestingly, was provided by Karl Benz's wife, Bertha Benz, demonstrating a remarkable partnership that would set the tone for Mercedes-Benz's legacy.

A parallel narrative emerged not far away, as Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft, founded by Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach, entered the scene. In 1901, they unveiled their automobile under the now-famous moniker "Mercedes," meaning "godsend" in Spanish. This name was bestowed upon the car at the behest of Emil Jellinek's daughter, the distributor for Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft. The wheels of innovation were set in motion.

Fast forward to 1926, a pivotal year that witnessed the merger of Daimler with Benz & Cie., culminating in the birth of Daimler-Benz. The amalgamation saw the adoption of "Mercedes-Benz" as the distinguished trademark for their automobiles, fusing the legacies of two visionary entities into one.

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Safety innovations became a hallmark, with Béla Barényi's patented safety cell design in the "Ponton"-models in 1951, featuring front and rear crumple zones. The W116 450SEL 6.9 saw the introduction of the Anti-Lock Brake system (ABS), another pioneering safety feature. From the first production airbags and beyond, the legacy of "firsts" continued to be etched into the fabric of Daimler-Benz.

Over its centennial journey, Mercedes-Benz has not merely produced cars but has sculpted automotive icons. The SSKL, 710 SSK Trossi Roadster, 770K Grosser, 540K Spezial Roadster, 300SL Gullwing, w100 600 Pullman, w111 280SE 3.5 Flachkühler, w113 230SL Pagoda, w109 300 SEL 6.3, and w201 2.3-16 Cosworth stand testament to the brand's commitment to engineering excellence.

The roaring Silver Arrows, or "Silberpfeile," including the W 25, W 125, W154, W165, and W196, created a legacy of dominance on the racetrack. These machines were not merely cars; they were expressions of precision, speed, and an indomitable spirit that left their competitors in the dust.

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One luminary figure who left an indelible mark was Béla Barényi, often heralded as the "father of passive safety" for his pioneering work in safety engineering. His patented safety cell design, featuring front and rear crumple zones, became a hallmark of Mercedes-Benz's commitment to occupant safety, setting new standards that reverberated throughout the automotive world.

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