1936 Mercedes Roadster Displayed at LA Auto Show
When people hear the term “used car,” they typically think of a vehicle that has been abused, a car with thousands of miles on its odometer. At the LA Auto Show, though, Mercedes-Benz reinvents the idea of a used car.
The bright orange 1936 Mercedes-Benz 290 Roadster Special is a dazzling display of engineering and ingenuity from the German automaker’s earlier days. This convertible roadster is noticeable from across the room. It attracts the eye of car enthusiasts and the casual sports car admirer alike. Both the young and old are fascinated by the sleek design and unique appearance of this automobile as it sits alongside the newest Mercedes creations debuting this year.
The 1936 roadster is on loan from the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center USA, a facility that protects older cars so they can be displayed and remembered for decades to come. This isn’t the vehicle’s first appearance at an auto show, either. It was first exhibited in 1933 at the Berlin Motor Show. Coincidentally, it was just as amazing then as it is now.
The 1936 Roadster Special has a whopping 68 horsepower and a three-speed transmission. Not only does the display show the brilliance of the Mercedes-Benz Company, but it also shows how far engineering has come in the last seven decades.
While you probably won’t find a 1936 Mercedes Roadster at your local Mercedes dealer, you can still find a quality Certified Pre-Owned Mercedes at a great price and with plenty of incentives. Visit us today and make this a holiday weekend to remember!
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