Vehicle Description
The 1934 Mercedes-Benz 500K is part of the highest echelon of
classic cars, but for those who don't want to spend an estate's
worth of money, or get nervous driving a multi million-dollar
classic, this great-looking factory built replica by Heritage is
the way to go. With fuel-injected V8 power, four-wheel disc brakes,
major, costly, upgrades, totaling over $24,000. This particular car
has been vastly improved, and is head and shoulders above the
average Heritage vehicle.
The reason why the Mercedes 500K is such a coveted classic is
because it's one of the most beautiful designs to ever hit the
road. And so it's great to see a fiberglass replica that takes the
time to get the look right. The proportions are quite correct, so
you get that extra-long hood that allows the flowing fenders to
fully develop those million-dollar lines. Red is always a desirable
color because it can attract extra attention from blocks away, and
it makes for a nice backdrop for all the beautiful brightwork
details. The hallmark (faux) side exhaust pipes, dual horns, dual
spotlights, correct wide dual exhaust tips, and a full-size spare
tire on the rear give this distinction from every angle.
Occasionally you will find other 500K replicas out there, so it's
important to notice how this one provides a clear difference in
quality. For example, this has genuine Dayton wire wheels, because
after all, nothing quite breaks the spell of an authentic-style
vehicle than adding cheap wheel covers. That's why these are even
nicely detailed with color-matched tri-star center caps and wide
bright whitewall tires. While cars like this were meant for
top-down motoring, this one makes sure it's a total package that
also is impressive with the roof in place. The folding top utilizes
Mercedes fabric for a special design that follows the original 500K
silhouette closely. The frame is even chromed. Plus, the bright
white coordinates with the wide whitewalls to give this a hint of
two-tone appeal when the roof is in place. And if desirable to the
new owner, the consingor is offering a hardtop for the car. With
slight modification can offer another option for days that you do
not want the wind-in-your hair feeling.
The tan interior looks timelessly elegant against the red exterior.
This has a very vintage and well-coordinated appearance with
suicide doors, tasteful wood paneling, and classic-style VDO gauges
mounted prominently in the center of the dash. But that's not this
car's whole story. While it has the look of a pre-war classic, this
was built with far more modern comfort in mind. The vinyl seating
has a fold-down armrest and wide headrests for an individual level
of comfort. It's built with the driver in mind with upgrades like
the wood-rimmed sports steering wheel, power steering, and Hurst
floor shifter for the three-speed automatic. There are modern
conveniences you could have never dreamed of in a pre-war machine,
like power windows, power locks, and an AM/FM/CD stereo. This has
even been fitted with R134a air conditioning (will need a recharge)
in case you want to stay cool even when going for a Sunday
afternoon drive.
The polished package on the motor ensures you're going to open both
sides of this butterfly hood every time you park at the car show.
And just like the rest of this car, it has an impressive appearance
that also has a practical side. You've got a hardy Chevy 350
cubic-inch crate V8 powering this Mercedes-style vehicle. This was
further upgraded with the expensive FI Tech fuel injection system,
which is great for both power and consistent delivery as well as a
dual exhaust system which not only adds symmetry when looking at
the car from the rear but helps with performance and an exquisite
exhaust note. It's all part of a car that was made to be a great
driver. That's why the front suspension was positioned and adjusted
for a more comfortable ride; there are upgraded sway bars front &
rear; and you have the superior stopping power of four-wheel power
disc brakes.
While this is already an impressive package, the sale also comes
with some extraordinary additions. It includes a 23-book Mercedes
library plus, you get restoration photos, buildsheets, service
manuals, maintenance records, and receipts documenting over $24,000
invested in this upgraded convertible. This is a head-turning
tribute to arguably the most beautiful car ever. Thank goodness the
owner has an anti-theft device setup on the car, everyone is going
to be envious when they see this car out-and-about. So when you can
look like a million bucks for a fraction of the price, you know you
need to grab this deal. Call now!