1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Coupé for sale

€284,500

VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Brummen, Netherlands

Mileage
81,200 km
Gearbox
Manual
Model year
1953
First registration
01/1953

1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Coupé for Sale in the Netherlands

This 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Coupé is a used car showing 81,200 km. It is equipped with a manual transmission. The car is finished in Grün with a Green-grey interior.

According to Gallery Aaldering, this coupé was delivered in 1953 to the Dutch royal household and belonged to Queen Wilhelmina, a history backed by a large file of documents. It is one of the 216 coupés of the 300 S, and it keeps matching numbers and its factory colours, Grün with Grüngrau leather.

The paint was partly taken back and redone in the original shade, while the original chrome and trim strips were kept and restored. Inside, the green-grey leather, the carpets, the dashboard and the steering wheel present neatly. A renowned Mercedes-Benz specialist overhauled the mechanicals, about ten years ago according to the dealer's summary.

The car is located in Brummen, Netherlands.

The Mercedes-Benz 300 S uses the 2,996 cc M188 overhead-camshaft straight-six, with an aluminium head and three Solex carburettors, rated at 150 PS (110 kW) at 5,000 rpm and a top speed of 175 km/h, with a four-speed manual gearbox driving the rear wheels.

Technical Information

This unit

Exterior
Grün
Interior
Green-grey
Upholstery
Leather
Mileage
81,200 km
First registration
01/1953
Condition
Used
Location
Brummen, Netherlands

Powertrain

Transmission
Manual
Fuel type
Petrol

Further details

Body style
Coupe
Doors
2
VAT
VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Manufacturer figures

Engine capacity
2,996 cm3
Power quoted by the manufacturer
150 PS

Equipment

Equipment 4

  • Column-mounted gear lever
  • Green-grey leather upholstery
  • Whitewall tyres
  • Yellow fog lamps

Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.

FAQ

This Mercedes-Benz 300 S in the European market

Is this Mercedes-Benz priced above or below the European market?

At €284,500, it sits above the median of €155,000 for the 345 Mercedes-Benz advertised in Europe in 2026. 80% of them are advertised for less. Asking prices are not transaction prices, and specification differences explain much of the spread.

Can this Mercedes-Benz be bought in the Netherlands and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Brummen, Netherlands. The dealer quotes it as: VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme. Cross-border purchase is normal for this kind of car, but the documentation, the certificate of conformity, transport and the registration rules of the destination country all have to be settled with the selling dealer first.

How much did this Mercedes-Benz 300 S cost new?

The manufacturer's base list price was €17,640 in Germany, excluding options. This car is advertised at €284,500, 1513% above that figure. A list price is the launch price of the version without options, so a heavily specified car left the factory above it, and it says nothing about what the car is worth today. That 1955 list price is converted to euros with no adjustment for inflation.

How does the mileage of this Mercedes-Benz compare?

81,200 km recorded, against a median of 14,618 km across the Mercedes-Benz advertised in Europe in 2026. It is therefore among the higher-mileage cars currently listed. Service records and ownership details should be checked against the documents held by the selling dealer.

Which other Mercedes-Benz are priced closest to this one?

a 2026 car in Germany at €289,000, and a car in Germany at €290,000. Observed in 2026. Comparing them means putting model year, mileage, factory options and the VAT basis side by side before the price itself.

Who is selling this Mercedes-Benz 300 S, and how does a purchase work?

Gallery Aaldering, a professional dealer in Brummen, Netherlands. LUSSO lists the car and passes enquiries to that dealer; the inspection, the negotiation, the invoice and the transfer of ownership all take place directly between the buyer and the dealer. LUSSO does not hold stock, take deposits or act as an intermediary in payment.

Can this Mercedes-Benz 300 S be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Brummen, Netherlands, and an inspection is arranged with the selling dealer. Buyers based in another country commonly appoint an independent inspector or a marque specialist rather than travel. Ask the dealer for the service record, the number of previous owners and any accident history, with supporting documents for the information stated in the listing.

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