The “Palace on Wheels”
Formerly the Property of Ismet Inönü and Manfredo Lippman
1943 Mercedes-Benz 770 K W150 Pullman Limousine
Coachwork by Sindelfingen
Chassis No. 150006/0030
Engine No. 150005/0030
Commission No. 929438
Please note that an additional 2.5% of the final bid price will be invoiced to the purchaser of this lot representing Import Duties paid into the US.
$1,500,000 - $2,000,000
- The Last Mercedes-Benz 770K Built
- One of Approximately Nine Such Cars
- By Far the Most Expensive Automobile of Its Era
- A Gift from the German Government to Turkish President Ismet Inönü
- Documented Provenance and Ownership History
- Very Authentic Example with Matching Numbers Throughout
- Only 88 Highly-Developed W150 Chassis Produced
- First Time Offered to the Public
7,655 CC SOHC Inline 8-Cylinder Engine
Roots-Type Supercharger
230 BHP at 3,000 RPM (Supercharger Engaged)
5-Speed Manual Gearbox with Synchromesh
4-Wheel Ventilated Hydraulic Drum Brakes
Independent Front Suspension with A-Arms and Coil-Over Shock Absorbers
De Dion-Type Swing Axle Rear Suspension