1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 Cabriolet D Frame off Restored-Won best in Class

1952 Mercedes-Benz 300D Additional Info:

This 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 is frame off restored and is one of 455 first-generation Cabriolet D examples manufactured between 1951 and 1954. It is finished in Medium Green over a green interior and is powered by a 3.0-liter M186 inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes a tan soft top, 13″ steel wheels with hubcaps, a rear bench seat, a wood veneer dashboard, a Becker AM radio, and a heater. This W186 Cabriolet D is now offered in Malibu CA with Karl Baisch fitted luggage and California registration.The Type 300 models were built on an X-shaped ovoid tubular chassis. They became Mercedes-Benz’s flagship model starting in late 1951 and were offered in both open and closed four-door configurations. This example is finished in Medium Green. Exterior equipment includes a tan soft top, fog lights, a driver-side mirror, and a bright grille, window trim, rocker trim, and bumpers.The 13″ steel wheels feature hubcaps with body-color accents and trim rings, and they are mounted with 215/75 BFGoodrich Silvertown Radial tires. Two spare tires are housed in the trunk. The W186 models feature independent suspension up front with a swing axle out back and an electronically activated torsion-bar load-leveling adjustment controlled by a dashboard-mounted switch. The brake system consists of hydraulic drums all around.The cabin houses individual front and rear bench seats upholstered in green leather along with color-coordinated door panels and carpets. Interior appointments include wood trim on the dashboard and doors as well as a Becker AM radio, front vent windows, door map pockets, an electric clock, and a heater.
The car won and was judged first in class at San Marino concourse show in August 2025
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