Used 1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K Special Roadster Marlene Reproduction for Sale - Stock #3439

1936 MERCEDES BENZ 500K 'MARLENE' ROADSTER SILVER WITH BLACK FENDERS, DOVE GREY LEATHER & BLACK CLOTH TOP. CLASSIC ROADSTERS FIBERGLASS KIT TOTALLY CUSTOMIZED BY EARTHS END MOTORSPORTS. INCLUDING FRENCHED CADILLAC REAR TAILIGHTS, CUSTOM FABRICATED HOOD & FULLY DETAILED HOT ROD CHASSIS & SUSPENSION. 425 HORSE POWER VORTECH SUPERCHARGED 5.0 LITER FORD MUSTANG 302 V8. FOUR SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH OVERDRIVE. FORD 8.8 INCH REAR END WITH 3.48 POSI GEARS. FRONT SUSPENSION HAS CARRERA COIL OVER SPRINGS WITH TUBULAR CONTROL ARMS AND POWER STEERING. REAR SUSPENSION HAS 4 LINK AND ADJUSTABLE COILS WITH QUADRA SHOCK. FOUR WHEEL DISC BRAKES REMINISCENT OF THE STYLING OF THE LEGENDARY 500K MERCEDES ROADSTERS OF THE 30'S. THE MARLENE WAS DERIVED FROM THE FACT THAT IN 1936 DAIMLER BENZ WAS COMMISSIONED TO DESIGN A PERSONALIZED MODEL FOR SULTRY INTERNATIONAL FILM STAR MARLENE DIETRICH, AND THUS FOR A HISTORICAL TOUCH THE TITLE “MARLENE” SEEMED AN APPROPRIATE SOBRIQUET. WEIGHING ONLY 2,275 THIS CAR HAS NO LACK OF THRILLS OR TRICK AMENITIES INCLUDING AIR CONDITIONING AND EYE CATCHING STYLE!