One of the most desirable variations of the Hermann Ahrens-designed Mercedes-Benz 300 is the grand Cabriolet D, one of the final four-door cabriolets produced by a European automaker. Versions were produced on all of the 300 chassis variants, with the example offered here being an early production model on the original 300 chassis. Highly innovative for a large luxury car of its time, it features a 115 brake horsepower overhead-cam, six-cylinder engine, mounted on a racing-inspired tubular frame with independent suspension at all four corners. The result was a luxury car with a wonderful ride and handling for a large automobile of the period.
