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Mercedes-Benz540K
Production1936–1940
Recorded originGermany
ClassAutomobile
Power180 hp
Built419 units
Background
The Mercedes-Benz 540K (W29) is a grand touring car built by the German firm Mercedes-Benz between 1936 and 1940.
Text adapted from “Mercedes-Benz 540K” on Wikipedia ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗ · retrieved 2026-07
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Research notes
Supercharged pre-war grand tourer offered as a rolling chassis for coachbuilt bodies; one of the most valuable and beautiful classic cars at collector auctions today.