The W29 —
The Mercedes-Benz 540K Legend
The ultimate pre-war grand tourer combining supercharged performance with elegant coachwork. A masterpiece of engineering that defined an era of automotive excellence.
The W29 540K featured a supercharged 5.4-liter inline-eight engine producing 180 horsepower in standard form and 230 horsepower when the blower engaged. This revolutionary chassis represented the pinnacle of 1930s luxury sports car engineering with advanced suspension and hydraulic brakes.
Original 540K models command prices exceeding $10 million, making them among the most valuable pre-war automobiles in existence. Investment-grade specimens have shown consistent appreciation with exceptional provenance commanding premium multiples in the collector market.
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