Mercedes-Benz holds a special place in the history of motordom. Featured alongside the Malaysian launch of the W213 E-Class yesterday was a showcase of six classic Mercedes cars. The heritage display included some vehicles from the Sultan of Johor’s collection, one of which was a 540 K Special Roadster from 1939.
The highlight of the entire display, it’s apparently the first public appearance for the particular 540 K SR, which is a very special car. Only 25 examples were built, and this one is believed to be the only known right-hand-drive version.
Also on show was a 1955 190 SL, a striking two-door luxury roadster that was seen as a more affordable alternative to the 300 SL back in the day. Open-tops dominated proceedings – there was also a two-door 1956 220 S Ponton Cabriolet and a four-door, four-seater 1937 320 Cabriolet D to be seen.
Rounding off the showcase was a 1972 280 E 3.5 Coupe, a limited-edition, hand-built vehicle based on a W111 unibody chassis, and a 1963 280 SL. The Pagoda needs no introduction to fans of classic cars, and the particular W113 two-seater is a fine example of the type.
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That 540 k sr is really special indeed. To imagine that the car was built during the years Adolf Hitler was in power, and to survive the world war 2 with the japanese occupation, it is a really special and lucky car.
Hitler-mobile takde ke?
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Was there at the launch yesterday at St Regis but the 1955’s 190SL was the center of my attention rather the new E. :p
Wish I can get a fully restored 190SL.
once upon a time, having automatic is like a glory