Mercedes-Benz Typ 680 S Barker Tourer, 1929. CMF 43010 Mercedes-Benz 680S Barker Tourer - exclusive Roadster to a boat stern by Atelier Barker, commissioned by co-founder of the British racing drivers Club (BRDC) Francis Curzon, Lord Howe (Francis Richard Henry Penn Curzon, 5th Earl Howe). The car was based on chassis Mercedes-Benz 680S, which was exhibited at the London motor show without the body. Fulfilling wishes Curzon, tinsmith from Barker did Mercedes-Benz S similar to the experimental Rolls-Royce Phantom. The hood and the feed consisted of polished aluminum panels, and the lower part is painted in Blue color Curzon. Later, 6.8-litre engine was replaced by the 7.1-liter. In 2017 Mercedes-Benz 680S Barker Tourer, restored by the current owner Bruce McCaw (Bruce McCaw), has won the main prize "Best of Show" at the competition of elegance at pebble beach. Award “Best of Show” at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is one of the world's most prestigious collector cars.
Mercedes-Benz 680 Typ S Tourer Barker, 1929.
