How Much Did This Barn Find 1933 Mercedes 380K Sell For at Auction?

A 1933 Mercedes-Benz 380K Cabriolet Type A went under the hammer — and this one stopped people in their tracks.

Not because it was concours.

Quite the opposite.

This was a genuine barn find, presented in a heavily deteriorated state — the kind of car most people would walk straight past… until they realised what it actually was.

Watch the full auction play out below:

A rare and significant machine

The Mercedes 380K is no ordinary pre-war car.

Even in restored condition, these sit firmly in the upper tier of classic car values — and genuine Cabriolet Type A examples are especially desirable.

That’s what made this car so fascinating.

Because beneath the rust, missing parts, and obvious need for full restoration… was something genuinely special.

As rough as they come

Let’s be honest — this wasn’t a light project.

The car was in extremely poor condition, clearly requiring a complete, ground-up restoration.

For most cars, that would be the end of the conversation.

But not here.

No reserve… and that changes everything

Offered by Manor Park Classics in summer 2025, this car was sold without reserve — instantly making it one to watch.

With no safety net, the market decides everything.

👉 View the original listing here:
https://www.manorparkclassics.com/auction/lot/lot-240—1933-mercedes-benz-380-k-cabriolet-type-a/?lot=4049&sd=1

So what did it sell for?

That’s where things get interesting.

Despite its condition, bidding quickly gathered momentum — driven by rarity, desirability, and what the car could become.

The result?

A figure that surprised a lot of people watching — especially given just how much work would be needed to bring it back.

Why cars like this still command money

Projects like this aren’t about convenience.

They’re about:

• Rarity
• Provenance
• End value

For the right buyer, this isn’t just a restoration — it’s an opportunity to resurrect something truly significant.

Cheap or too much?

That’s the question.

Was this a brave buy… or exactly what a car like this is worth in today’s market?

Let us know what you think — this one definitely split opinion.

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You might be surprised.

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