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Mercedes-Benz 770K Grosser Offener Tourenwagen

1942 · Black

£4,250,000

Listed today at Vintage & Prestige, Northampton. Last checked today.

Key facts

Year: 1942
Engine: 7.7-litre supercharged straight-eight
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Convertible
Colour: Black
Generation: W07

About this car

The 770K "Grosser Mercedes" was the company's pre-war flagship, built for heads of state and the very wealthy. This is a 1942 Grosser Offener Tourenwagen, the open touring body, in left-hand drive.

It is described as a non-armoured, eight-seat car, a configuration far less common than the armoured versions associated with the model's official use. The dealer says it has a fresh engine and is in concours condition.

The car is EEC registered. Chassis number and registration are still to be confirmed, and full photographs and the chassis number are released only to qualified buyers. Viewings are by appointment in Germany, east of Munich. The page states the price in euros.

Written by Vertar from Vintage & Prestige’s listing. Check the details with the dealer before you buy.

Performance

The maker’s official figures for this model, not measurements of this car (Mercedes-Benz Classic historical specs for the W150 770: 230 PS with supercharger engaged, 170 km/h. No reliable figure for weight, which varied with body and armour.).

Power: 227 bhp
Top speed: 106 mph
Engine: 7,655 cc, 8 cylinders
Engine position: Front-engined
Induction: Supercharged