Mercedes-Benz Model S (W 06)
Verify the chassis and the original coachbuilder. Saoutchik examples require individual body and concours records.
What to check before buying
Verify the chassis and the original coachbuilder. Saoutchik examples require individual body and concours records.
Use the factory build record and the individual auction or provenance evidence to assess a particular car.
Documented auction results
If you’re deciding what to offer, start with transactions for cars of similar specification and history. Check the sale date, condition, and whether the price included buyer’s premium.
| Chassis | Date and auction | Outcome and price | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35903 | 2026RM Sotheby’s · The Monterey Auction 20261928 Mercedes-Benz 680 S Torpedo-Sport "Cannes" by Saoutchik | SoldUSD 4,955,000 · Published sold price | Auction evidence |
| 35949 | 2017RM Sotheby’s · Villa Erba 20171928 Mercedes-Benz 680 S Torpedo-Sport Avant-Garde by Saoutchik | UnsoldEstimate EUR 6,500,000 to EUR 8,000,000 | Auction evidence |
| 35949 | 2013RM Sotheby’s · Monterey 20131928 Mercedes-Benz 680S Torpedo Roadster by Saoutchik | SoldUSD 8,250,000 · Published sold price | Auction evidence |
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Review the seller’s records, comparable sales, and questions for an independent marque specialist before deciding what to offer.
Pre-purchase advice
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Factory specification and chronology
- Production
- 1927–1928
- Factory purpose
- Road
Alternative names
Also recorded as Type S, 680 S.
Individual 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.