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27/06/2025 12:53 pm
The 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300D (W189) pillarless Phaeton was built between 1957 and 1961. It was known as the "Adenauer" for Konrad Adenauer, West Germany's first Chancellor. This particular car is a luxury tourer equivalent to today's S-class or Maybach., but Adenauer also had a stable of saloons, and limousine parade cars filled with amenities like partitions, sun roofs, writing desks, curtains and sirens. More technologically advanced than its W186 predecessor, the 3.0 liter OHC 6 was now fuel injected producing 176 HP.
Model by CMC. Figure by Preiser and me.
27/06/2025 1:19 pm
Beautiful model and photos. One I am very proud to own.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
Geno and Rich Sufficool reacted
27/06/2025 6:33 pm
took me years to find one, now love it! Old Konrad looks the real deal!
28/06/2025 9:36 am
Great pictures. I am also proud to have CMCs white version.
David Green and Rich Sufficool reacted
28/06/2025 2:02 pm
One of my few foreign models but a top favorite. Wish I had gone for the white also.
Rich Sufficool reacted
28/06/2025 8:16 pm
what a double, look so good in white. Lucky to see one for sale every couple of years! Great pics, thanksGreat pictures. I am also proud to have CMCs white version