Unique Pre-War Mercedes Roadster Spotted in Ukraine

A fantastic 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster was spotted in Kyiv. Only 26 of these cars were produced, and they now cost millions. Unique Pre-War Mercedes Roadster Spotted in Ukraine

At auctions, the Mercedes 540K Special Roadster sells for about $10 million. It’s a classic pre-war Mercedes with plenty of chrome and a very long hood. Unique Pre-War Mercedes Roadster Spotted in Ukraine

For its time, it was a real technological breakthrough.

For example, it was the world’s first production car with a 5-speed manual transmission. Under the hood of the car is a 5.4-liter supercharged V8 engine with 180 hp. The top speed is 170 km/h. Unique Pre-War Mercedes Roadster Spotted in Ukraine

However, there is a high probability that what we see is not a real Mercedes 540K but a high-quality replica. The car has already been seen earlier in the capital and near Kyiv.

By the way, Ukrainian craftsmen have previously recreated the coupe Mercedes 540K Autobahn Kurier. Also, in one of the photos, you can notice another legendary car. It’s the Ford Mustang Shelby Eleanor from the movie “Gone in 60 Seconds”. TopGir via Auto-Consulting

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