Mercedes-Benz S, SS and SSK (W 06)
Establish the factory model, original coachbuilder, and documented period changes before comparing an individual car.
Mercedes-Benz S, SS and SSK (W 06) models compared
- Mercedes-Benz Model S (W 06)
Verify the chassis and the original coachbuilder. Saoutchik examples require individual body and concours records.
1927–1928
- Mercedes-Benz Model SS (W 06)
Check the chassis designation and period engine specification before comparing independently coachbuilt cars.
1928–1933
- Mercedes-Benz Model SSK (W 06 II)
Establish the original short-wheelbase factory chassis and compare its build record with any later recreation.
1928–1932
What to check across the range
Establish the factory model, original coachbuilder, and documented period changes before comparing an individual car.
Selected chassis histories
- Mercedes-Benz Model S, chassis 35949
This Saoutchik Torpedo-Sport won Best of Show at Pebble Beach and later appeared at Monterey and Villa Erba.
- Mercedes-Benz Model S, chassis 35903
The Saoutchik Torpedo-Sport known as Cannes has its own chassis and sale record.
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