Mercedes Benz 540K Cabriolet

One of a series of 6 antique automobile color prints completed by John G. Goebel (my father) of Baltimore, Md. We think the originals were created in the late 1950's because none of us children can remember him working on them! Dad had a lifelong love affair with the automobile and drove MG's, Morgan's and Triumph's in his youth.

The originals were found about ten years ago in my attic, and miraculously, still in excellent condition. After being encouraged by friends and aquaintances to market dad's work, we are offering the limited edition color reprints for the first time.

The prints measure 12x18 inches, and are printed on high-quality white stock. Matted and mounted prints are suitable for framing in a standard 16x20 frame.

Individual prints will arrive in a crush-proof cardboard tube. Matted prints will arrive in a flat package.

The early thirties saw Daimler-Benz begin to design high-speed touring cars, culminating in 1936 with the construction of the 540K. The eight-cylinder, 5.4-liter, big-bore engine was supercharged - and engaging; it rewarded drivers with a distinctive C-note from the 540K's whinnying blower. The engine developed 180 horsepower, was capable of 0-60 mph in 16.4 seconds and had a top speed of 105 mph. The steering was stiff at lower speeds, but one look at the body (there were nine options) made it clear that speed would never be a problem. The 5,720-pound car was equipped with a 4-speed manual transmission and four-wheel independent suspension.