This Mercedes-Benz 380 Cabriolet A is so rare that even though it has been locked away for more than 30 years, and doesn’t even start, someone was willing to pay over £250,000 to buy it.
Super Rare
To give you an idea of how rare this car actually is, only 16 of them were ever made, and only three or four are still known to exist today!
Back in 1933 and 1934, Mercedes built just 154 of these “Model W22” cars. But this version, the Cabriolet A, was extra special as it had long, sleek lines, an open-top roof, and was thought to be extremely stylish for its time.
Old But Powerful
This very old and very beat-up car has a 3.8-litre engine with eight cylinders. That’s a lot of power for the 1930s!
What makes it stand out even more is that it was one of the first Mercedes cars to ever have independent suspension. That means it handled bumps in the road much more smoothly. Obviously, this was a big deal back in the thirties.
Found After 30 Years
The car recently turned up in the UK after spending three decades in storage. It wasn’t running, but many original parts were still inside, including the original engine.
Even though it needs a huge amount of work to even make it look like a car that can drive again, it’s so rare that it sold for a massive £262,000 at auction. That’s more than a lot of houses, and remember, you can’t drive this car or even sit in it right now.
Some Cool Facts
- This incredibly expensive car was built in the 1930s
- Its suspension and powerful engine made it way ahead of its time
- Very few existed to begin with, and only three or four exist now
- It is believed that this car could end up back on the road again once it has been restored
It will be exciting to see what happens next with this very special car.
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