1936_mercedes_benz

Mercedes-Benzs, products of Dailmer-Benz, the oldest automobile firm in the world, are considered by some to be the most formidable classics ever built. In Amereica, Mercedes-Benzs of the 1920's and 1930' were extremely popular. With the exception of Rolls-Royce, more were imported into the United States than any other foreign car. The first Mercedes classic was the "K" series, begun in 1924 and produced until 1927 when the Model S was introduced. In 1932, the 500K series began production. The 500 series cars derived their model designation from the engine displacement in deciliters (5,018 cubic centimeters = 5 liters, or 500 deciliters), and the "K" stands for Kompressor (supercharger). The 500K, despite its weight, was an exciting performer, giving excellent acceleration and a top speed of well over 100 mph. The 500k was shown at the leading European International Automobile Exhibitions in Brussels, Geneva and London. The engineering and mechanical design of the 500K Special Roadster was typical of Mercedes-Benz thinking--solid, sturdy, dependable, and put together with superb craftsmanship from casting and machining to assembly. The handsome and luxuriously appointed body of the 1936 Mercedes-Benz Special Roadster displayed here was done by Sindelfingen. By any measure, this is one of the most beautiful automobiles ever built.