1958 Mercedes-Benz 300d Convertible Chassis no. 1890108500447 One of Mercedes-Benz’s first all-new designs of the post-war era, the 300 debuted at the Frankfurt Auto Show in 1951 and would succeed in re-establishing the Stuttgart firm in the front rank of prestige car manufacturers, marking as it did a return to the marque’s tradition of building high-performance luxury automobiles of the finest quality. ‘To the characteristics of high performance, impressive appearance and fine detail finish which distinguished the big Mercedes models of pre-war days are added new virtues of silence, flexibility and lightness of control, while the latest rear suspension, a product of long experience on Grand Prix cars and touring cars, confers a degree of security at high speeds on rough and slippery surfaces which it would be very difficult indeed to equal,’ observed The Autocar. The 300’s cross-braced, oval-tube chassis followed the lines of the 170S and 220, with independent suspension all round and four-wheel drum brakes, but incorporated the added refinements of hypoid bevel final drive, dynamically balanced wheels and remote electrical control of the rear suspension ride height. Initially developing 115bhp, the 3-litre, overhead-camshaft, six-cylinder engine - used in fuel-injected form in the 300SL sports car - was boosted in power for the succeeding 300b and 300c models, finally gaining fuel injection in the re-styled 300d of 1957. Other improvements along the way included larger brakes (with servo-assistance from 1954), optional power steering (on the 300d) and the adoption of three-speed automatic transmission as standard on the latter. Custom built by Mercedes-Benz’s most experienced craftsmen, the 300 was luxuriously appointed and trimmed with materials of the highest quality. Fast and elegant, it was one of very few contemporary vehicles capable of carrying six passengers in comfort at sustained high speeds. It was the car of choice among West German government officials, and throughout Europe and the USA was widely favoured by businessmen, financiers and politicians. Indeed, ‘Adenauer’ became the 300 saloon/limousine’s unofficial model name, after German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer, its most famous customer. This Mercedes-Benz 300d with Cabriolet D coachwork is one of only 65 300d Cabriolets built between 1958 and 1962. Delivered new in Belgium in May 1958, the car has covered a mere 37,974 kilometres from new and has been Dutch registered since 1989. A fine example said to run very well, it is presented in original condition in every respect, with the exception of the beautiful paintwork. Cette Mercedes-Benz 300d carrossée en Cabriolet D fait partie des 65 cabriolets 300d construits entre 1958 et 1962. Livrée neuve en Belgique en mai 1958, la voiture qui n’a parcouru que 37 974 km est immatriculée aux Pays-Bas depuis 1989. Un bel exemplaire en bon état de fonctionnement et original à tout point de vue à l’exception de sa très belle peinture.
1958 Mercedes-Benz 300d Convertible Chassis no. 1890108500447 One of Mercedes-Benz’s first all-new designs of the post-war era, the 300 debuted at the Frankfurt Auto Show in 1951 and would succeed in re-establishing the Stuttgart firm in the front rank of prestige car manufacturers, marking as it did a return to the marque’s tradition of building high-performance luxury automobiles of the finest quality. ‘To the characteristics of high performance, impressive appearance and fine detail finish which distinguished the big Mercedes models of pre-war days are added new virtues of silence, flexibility and lightness of control, while the latest rear suspension, a product of long experience on Grand Prix cars and touring cars, confers a degree of security at high speeds on rough and slippery surfaces which it would be very difficult indeed to equal,’ observed The Autocar. The 300’s cross-braced, oval-tube chassis followed the lines of the 170S and 220, with independent suspension all round and four-wheel drum brakes, but incorporated the added refinements of hypoid bevel final drive, dynamically balanced wheels and remote electrical control of the rear suspension ride height. Initially developing 115bhp, the 3-litre, overhead-camshaft, six-cylinder engine - used in fuel-injected form in the 300SL sports car - was boosted in power for the succeeding 300b and 300c models, finally gaining fuel injection in the re-styled 300d of 1957. Other improvements along the way included larger brakes (with servo-assistance from 1954), optional power steering (on the 300d) and the adoption of three-speed automatic transmission as standard on the latter. Custom built by Mercedes-Benz’s most experienced craftsmen, the 300 was luxuriously appointed and trimmed with materials of the highest quality. Fast and elegant, it was one of very few contemporary vehicles capable of carrying six passengers in comfort at sustained high speeds. It was the car of choice among West German government officials, and throughout Europe and the USA was widely favoured by businessmen, financiers and politicians. Indeed, ‘Adenauer’ became the 300 saloon/limousine’s unofficial model name, after German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer, its most famous customer. This Mercedes-Benz 300d with Cabriolet D coachwork is one of only 65 300d Cabriolets built between 1958 and 1962. Delivered new in Belgium in May 1958, the car has covered a mere 37,974 kilometres from new and has been Dutch registered since 1989. A fine example said to run very well, it is presented in original condition in every respect, with the exception of the beautiful paintwork. Cette Mercedes-Benz 300d carrossée en Cabriolet D fait partie des 65 cabriolets 300d construits entre 1958 et 1962. Livrée neuve en Belgique en mai 1958, la voiture qui n’a parcouru que 37 974 km est immatriculée aux Pays-Bas depuis 1989. Un bel exemplaire en bon état de fonctionnement et original à tout point de vue à l’exception de sa très belle peinture.
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