Mercedes-Benz 300 S (W 188 I)
The carburetted W 188 I, offered as a Coupé, Cabriolet A and Roadster.
What to check before buying
Verify the factory body type and original M 188 engine against the data card. Check work on the chassis and original body.
Mercedes-Benz presented all three 300 S body styles in Paris in 1951. Compare documentation and sale results by body.
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Factory specification and chronology
- Public introduction
- 1951
- Production
- 1952–1955
- Factory purpose
- Road
- Body styles
- Coupé, Cabriolet A, Roadster
Unveiled at the 1951 Paris Motor Show. Standard production is recorded from 1952 in the body-specific archive entries.
Documented variants
| Variant | Production | Body style | Coachbuilder | Wheelbase | Factory specification | Documented examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz 300 S Coupé | 1952–1955 | Coupé | — | — | — | |
| Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet A | 1952–1955 | Cabriolet | — | — | — | |
| Mercedes-Benz 300 S Roadster | 1952–1955 | Roadster | — | — | — |