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1939 Mercedes 540K Special Roadster coachwork by Sindelfingen

The 540K was introduced in 1936 at the Paris Motor Show. Yet although there was little competition, the quality or craftsmanship utilized for the 540K would make it an instant classic and one of the most desirable models of car, whether a two-seater cabriolet, four-seater coupe or even a seven-seater limousine.

Much of the draw and appeal had to do with the heart and soul of the car. Powered by a big 5.4-liter straight 8 cylinder engine, the car would already have an engine capable of producing 115 hp. However, a Roots supercharger would be attached to the engine. This would either provide intermittent power increases, or, would provide constant power when the accelerator pedal was firmly pushed to the floor. With the supercharger, engine horsepower increased to 180 bhp.

One of the other attractive points to the 540K was its sheer size. The car had a commanding presence and weight, just what such leaders as Adolf Hitler and Hermann Goering would want to convey to their subjects.

However, because the car was already big and beefy it could handle having bullet-proof windows and bodywork added to it. One such example, nicknamed the 'Blue Goose' would drive Reichsmarschall Hermann Goering around. The car was called the 'Blue Goose' because it was painted Goering's favorite blue and would also have his family crest painted on the doors.

While already a very special and exclusive car, none of the 540Ks would touch the exclusivity of a Spezial Roadster. Built at the Sindelfingen factory, certain 540Ks would undergo numerous customizations according to the tastes of the customer.

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