£1.5m Mercedes in garage for 60 years

**plasty** · 06-20-12 at 07:50 AM

£1.5m Mercedes left in garage for 60 years

This rusty car had been left in a garage for over 60 years - but is now speeding to auction for an unbelievable £1.5million ($2.36 million).
Able to reach 100mph, the S-Type Mercedes Benz was among the world's fastest when it came off the production line in 1928.
And this model still runs perfectly, despite having last been used in the the 1950s.

Pricey motor ... S-Type Mercedes Benz

Now the motor is set to go under the hammer at Bonhams’ Goodwood Revival sale on September 15.
Automotive expert, Rupert Banner, said: “At a time when motor cars in original condition and with impeccable provenance are appreciated more than ever, this one-owner car offers an unrepeatable opportunity for collectors.
“It has literally been off the radar. No one knew such an untouched and archaic this old existed. It is an incredible find.”
The unidentified owner's grandfather was one of the earliest buyers of the car, purchasing it from The British Mercedes Ltd in London.
A spokesman for Bonhams said: “This newly discovered 1928 Mercedes-Benz S-Type Sports Tourer is almost without precedent.
“Motor cars of this type and age have rarely been in the same family ownership from new.
“It is expected to sell for more than £1.5m.”

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http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/4382379/15m-Mercedes-left-in-garage-for-60-years.html

b1sgas · 06-20-12 at 08:06 AM

Just a bargain! :p

**Drifterx** · 06-20-12 at 08:37 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by b1sgas

Just a bargain! :p

Oye gimme back my sig lol.

Nunki · 06-20-12 at 08:41 AM

not sure if this is a bargain or a sales pitch
There are actually many cars of that era going for less then 100.000 € every year.
So even being first holder, and rare, i do not think someone will spend that much.
A 1918 rolls made for the zar of Russia was sold for 3.4M € a few years back if i remember correctly.
But that was a one in a million car.

**lvrrrex** · 06-20-12 at 09:48 AM

If only it was my garage...

**PhoenixBSD** · 06-20-12 at 11:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by lvrrrex

If only it was my garage...

That pretty much says it all!!!

06-20-12 at 08:06 AM	#2
b1sgas Newcomer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: tehparadox planet Posts: 65	Just a bargain! :p

06-20-12 at 08:37 AM	#3
Drifterx Master Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Meh. Posts: 1,153	Quote: Originally Posted by b1sgas Just a bargain! :p Oye gimme back my sig lol.

06-20-12 at 08:41 AM	#4
Nunki Novice Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Terra Posts: 173	not sure if this is a bargain or a sales pitch There are actually many cars of that era going for less then 100.000 € every year. So even being first holder, and rare, i do not think someone will spend that much. A 1918 rolls made for the zar of Russia was sold for 3.4M € a few years back if i remember correctly. But that was a one in a million car.

06-20-12 at 09:48 AM	#5
lvrrrex A R T I S T Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 359	If only it was my garage...

06-20-12 at 11:32 PM	#6
PhoenixBSD Luminiferous Ether Sailor Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Thailand Posts: 1,613	Quote: Originally Posted by lvrrrex If only it was my garage... That pretty much says it all!!!