A big thank you to Mr. Bernd Loosen for his research regarding this car.
Ilario has just released a superb 1:43 scale miniature of the 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet A (with Sindelfingen coachwork)—chassis number 154078—depicted in its open-top configuration.
The combination of black and pale yellow, paired with a brown interior, is, in my opinion, truly striking!
Matching suitcases are included, inviting you to take a little journey back in time...
Sold at auction in April 2019, this car remains in excellent condition and is ready to hit the road for rallies or events.
During filming in late 2020 [see the "Get out of my way" video on YouTube, with commentary in English by S. Kidston: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWJhu0cshM8], the Kidston team witnessed its impeccable road manners—a testament to the German engineering expertise of the era.
Depressing the accelerator to engage the supercharger ("Kompressor") brought smiles and a sense of wonder to a generation that had never before driven a pre-war supercharged Mercedes.
With its elegant Cabriolet A lines, bespoke luggage, rear-mounted spare wheels, and an endless bonnet housing the most powerful production engine found in any pre-war Mercedes—all combined with an exceptional level of originality and authenticity—this 540K is a magnificent example of the model often regarded as the quintessential German sports car of the 1930s.
