A 1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K is up for sale in St. Petersburg on the Avito Auto platform. This car, created in 1934–1936, became a legend thanks to its combination of engineering innovation and exquisite design.
Equipped with a 5-liter eight-cylinder engine with a 160 hp supercharger, it reaches speeds of up to 160 km/h. The mechanical four-speed gearbox and rear-wheel drive emphasize its classic character. The car costs about 5.9 million rubles.
The model, developed under the leadership of Friedrich Geiger, is equipped with independent suspension, hydraulic brakes, a safe windshield and electric windshield wipers. These solutions were advanced for their time.
A total of 342 copies of this model were produced, which makes each car rare and valuable to collectors. The buyer could choose the body type, trim materials and interior elements, which gave each car individuality.