Mercedes-Benz - 380 & 380K; An original sales brochure for the full model range; colour artwork, English text: together with original correspondence, photographs and documentation relating to purchase of two cars from Germany for delivery to New York.

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The following 15 lots are formerly the property of William Burden Esq; a New York based motoring enthusiast. His favorite marques were Duesenburg, Bentley and Mercedes, and of these he had many. He was extremely interested in car design and detail one particular trait was for having his chrome blacked out, even on his then new Mercedes SS. He was friends with Briggs Cunningham and was responsible for the German Grand Prix team coming over right before World War II and racing at Roosevelt Raceway in New York. This archive material relates to cars he chose, coachwork designs and the highly specific details that he requested on each car, they make fascinating viewing.

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Mercedes-Benz - 380 & 380K; An original sales brochure for the full model range; colour artwork, English text: together with original correspondence, photographs and documentation relating to purchase of two cars from Germany for delivery to New York.

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VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium

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