1935 Mercedes Benz 500K Cabloriet C

My ultimate dream car.

The Mercedes-Benz 500K was produced from 1934 through 1935 and of the 354 vehicles produced, only 229 were the cabriolets. Today, only eleven 500K Cabriolets are known to exist.

It has a top speed of about 100 mph and is powered by a 160 horsepower, inline 8 cylinder, supercharged engine coupled to a 4-speed manual transmission. The 5,130 pound vehicle rides on a four-wheel independent coil-spring suspension and is stopped via hydraulic power brakes.

The 500K was introduced in 1934 with the 'K' representing a Kompressor which is German for supercharger. With the adoption of the Kompressor the increased horsepower made them one of the fastest grand touring cars of their time.

The 500K's were beautiful, elegant, and exclusive models often outfitted with voluptuous coachwork and sold to wealthy clientele.