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26 Nov 2013|4,060 views

One of the oldest Mercedes-Benz in the world, a 1905 Simplex 28/32 HPs Phaeton, is to be auctioned off - the first time in its 110-year history.

One of the oldest Mercedes-Benz in the world, a 1905 Simplex 28/32 HPs Phaeton, is to be auctioned by auction house, Coys at their True Greats sale.

Also going under the hammer is a 1951 Cooper 500 MK V once owned by Ken Wharton, who was the only driver to have won four successive British Hill Climb Championship titles in 1951, 1952, 1953 and 1954

This Mercedes is one of the oldest surviving examples of the marquee in the world today that is still complete and roadworthy, and was for many years in the famous Mercedes-Benz collection of Mr. Arturo Keller in Napa, California, in the United States.

Chris Routledge, Managing Partner of Coys, said, "It is amazing to have a car that is nearly 110 years old that is so big, magnificent and powerful. It has the most imposing presence and is such an important piece of early motoring history. Many cars of this period were glorified motorised tricycles, but this represents the ultimate in Edwardian super-technology. It is fascinating to have one of the oldest surviving Mercedes in the world."

The sale will also feature the 71^st Jaguar E-Type to roll off the production line in 1961, estimated at £90,000 (S$182,741) to £110,000 (S$223,350); a 1929 Bentley Supercharged 4^½ Litre estimated at £580,000 (S$1,177,666) to £700,000 (S$1,421,322); and the rare and only Victor High Wheel Electric Runabout ever built, estimated at £38,000 (S$77,157) to £55,000 (S$111,675).

One of the oldest Mercedes-Benz in the world, a 1905 Simplex 28/32 HPs Phaeton, is to be auctioned by auction house, Coys at their True Greats sale.

This Mercedes is one of the oldest surviving examples of the marquee in the world today that is still complete and roadworthy, and was for many years in the famous Mercedes-Benz collection of Mr. Arturo Keller in Napa, California, in the United States.

Chris Routledge, Managing Partner of Coys, said, "It is amazing to have a car that is nearly 110 years old that is so big, magnificent and powerful. It has the most imposing presence and is such an important piece of early motoring history. Many cars of this period were glorified motorised tricycles, but this represents the ultimate in Edwardian super-technology. It is fascinating to have one of the oldest surviving Mercedes in the world."

The sale will also feature the 71^st Jaguar E-Type to roll off the production line in 1961, estimated at £90,000 (S$182,741) to £110,000 (S$223,350); a 1929 Bentley Supercharged 4^½ Litre estimated at £580,000 (S$1,177,666) to £700,000 (S$1,421,322); and the rare and only Victor High Wheel Electric Runabout ever built, estimated at £38,000 (S$77,157) to £55,000 (S$111,675).