{"id":496519,"date":"2017-04-28T09:00:09","date_gmt":"2017-04-28T13:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/?p=265403"},"modified":"2024-12-06T04:07:50","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T04:07:50","slug":"pebble-beach-winner-offered-2017-rm-concorso-villa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/pebble-beach-winner-offered-2017-rm-concorso-villa\/","title":{"rendered":"FOR SALE: Pebble Beach Winner Offered For Sale"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The 1928 Mercedes-Benz 680 S Saoutchik Torpedo that won Best of Show at the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d\u2019Elegance will be among the headline offerings at the 2017 RM Sotheby&#8217;s Concorso Villa d&#8217;Este sale, to be held 27 May on the shores of Lake Como, Italy.<\/p>\n<p>Featuring a low-slung torpedo roadster body by J. Saoutchik Carrosserie, the supercharged Mercedes-Benz 680 S is the sole survivor of three examples constructed with a short-windshield design. Shown at the 1929 New York Auto Salon, 35949 was purchased new by Frederick Henry Bedford Jr., the director of Standard Oil, and went on to remain in his family\u2019s ownership for over seven and a half decades.<\/p>\n<p>In 2008, the Mercedes-Benz made its way into the Andrews Collection, who commissioned Paul Russell &amp; Company to complete a body-off restoration &#8212; the quality of which saw it awarded 100 points at the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d\u2019Elegance and claim the event\u2019s Best of Show trophy. Following Pebble Beach, 35949 went on to earn numerous other accolades around the globe, including \u2018Restoration of the Year\u2019 at the 2012 International Historic Motoring Awards, first in class at the 2013 Concorso d\u2019Eleganza Villa d\u2019Este and the Mercedes-Benz Star of Excellence at the 2014 Amelia Island Concours d\u2019Elegance. Chassis 35949 <a href=\"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/rm-auctions-monterey-2013-auction-report\/4\/\">previously sold for $8,250,000<\/a> at RM&#8217;s 2013 Monterey auction. RM said it comes to Villa Erba offered from one of America&#8217;s foremost collections, now estimated to bring \u20ac6.500.000 &#8211; \u20ac8.000.000.<\/p>\n<figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1928-Mercedes-Benz-680-S-Saoutchik-Torpedo-Engine.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1928-Mercedes-Benz-680-S-Saoutchik-Torpedo-Engine.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1928-Mercedes-Benz-680-S-Saoutchik-Torpedo-Engine.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1928-Mercedes-Benz-680-S-Saoutchik-Torpedo-Engine.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1928-Mercedes-Benz-680-S-Saoutchik-Torpedo-Engine-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1928-Mercedes-Benz-680-S-Saoutchik-Torpedo-Engine-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1928-Mercedes-Benz-680-S-Saoutchik-Torpedo-Engine-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1928-Mercedes-Benz-680-S-Saoutchik-Torpedo-Engine-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1928-Mercedes-Benz-680-S-Saoutchik-Torpedo-Engine-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1928-Mercedes-Benz-680-S-Saoutchik-Torpedo-Engine-293x195.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                <div class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'>\r\n                1928 Mercedes-Benz 680 S Saoutchik Torpedo Engine (photo: Daniel Olivares)\r\n                <\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1928-Mercedes-Benz-680-S-Saoutchik-Torpedo-Interior.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1928-Mercedes-Benz-680-S-Saoutchik-Torpedo-Interior.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1928-Mercedes-Benz-680-S-Saoutchik-Torpedo-Interior.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1928-Mercedes-Benz-680-S-Saoutchik-Torpedo-Interior.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1928-Mercedes-Benz-680-S-Saoutchik-Torpedo-Interior-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1928-Mercedes-Benz-680-S-Saoutchik-Torpedo-Interior-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1928-Mercedes-Benz-680-S-Saoutchik-Torpedo-Interior-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1928-Mercedes-Benz-680-S-Saoutchik-Torpedo-Interior-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1928-Mercedes-Benz-680-S-Saoutchik-Torpedo-Interior-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1928-Mercedes-Benz-680-S-Saoutchik-Torpedo-Interior-293x195.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                <div class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'>\r\n                1928 Mercedes-Benz 680 S Saoutchik Torpedo Interior (photo: Daniel Olivares)\r\n                <\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1928-Mercedes-Benz-680-S-Saoutchik-Torpedo-Rear.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1928-Mercedes-Benz-680-S-Saoutchik-Torpedo-Rear.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1928-Mercedes-Benz-680-S-Saoutchik-Torpedo-Rear.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1928-Mercedes-Benz-680-S-Saoutchik-Torpedo-Rear.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1928-Mercedes-Benz-680-S-Saoutchik-Torpedo-Rear-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1928-Mercedes-Benz-680-S-Saoutchik-Torpedo-Rear-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1928-Mercedes-Benz-680-S-Saoutchik-Torpedo-Rear-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1928-Mercedes-Benz-680-S-Saoutchik-Torpedo-Rear-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1928-Mercedes-Benz-680-S-Saoutchik-Torpedo-Rear-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1928-Mercedes-Benz-680-S-Saoutchik-Torpedo-Rear-293x195.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                <div class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'>\r\n                1928 Mercedes-Benz 680 S Saoutchik Torpedo Rear (photo: Daniel Olivares)\r\n                <\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1928-Mercedes-Benz-680-S-Saoutchik-Torpedo-Top-1.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1928-Mercedes-Benz-680-S-Saoutchik-Torpedo-Top-1.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1928-Mercedes-Benz-680-S-Saoutchik-Torpedo-Top-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1928-Mercedes-Benz-680-S-Saoutchik-Torpedo-Top-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1928-Mercedes-Benz-680-S-Saoutchik-Torpedo-Top-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1928-Mercedes-Benz-680-S-Saoutchik-Torpedo-Top-1-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1928-Mercedes-Benz-680-S-Saoutchik-Torpedo-Top-1-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1928-Mercedes-Benz-680-S-Saoutchik-Torpedo-Top-1-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1928-Mercedes-Benz-680-S-Saoutchik-Torpedo-Top-1-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1928-Mercedes-Benz-680-S-Saoutchik-Torpedo-Top-1-293x195.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                <div class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'>\r\n                1928 Mercedes-Benz 680 S Saoutchik Torpedo Top (photo: Daniel Olivares)\r\n                <\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1948-Talbot-Lago-T26-Grand-Sport-Cabriolet.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1948-Talbot-Lago-T26-Grand-Sport-Cabriolet.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1948-Talbot-Lago-T26-Grand-Sport-Cabriolet.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1948-Talbot-Lago-T26-Grand-Sport-Cabriolet.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1948-Talbot-Lago-T26-Grand-Sport-Cabriolet-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1948-Talbot-Lago-T26-Grand-Sport-Cabriolet-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1948-Talbot-Lago-T26-Grand-Sport-Cabriolet-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1948-Talbot-Lago-T26-Grand-Sport-Cabriolet-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1948-Talbot-Lago-T26-Grand-Sport-Cabriolet-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1948-Talbot-Lago-T26-Grand-Sport-Cabriolet-293x195.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                <div class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'>\r\n                1948 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport Cabriolet (photo: Tim Scott)\r\n                <\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1948-Talbot-Lago-T26-Grand-Sport-Cabriolet-Engine.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1948-Talbot-Lago-T26-Grand-Sport-Cabriolet-Engine.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1948-Talbot-Lago-T26-Grand-Sport-Cabriolet-Engine.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1948-Talbot-Lago-T26-Grand-Sport-Cabriolet-Engine.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1948-Talbot-Lago-T26-Grand-Sport-Cabriolet-Engine-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1948-Talbot-Lago-T26-Grand-Sport-Cabriolet-Engine-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1948-Talbot-Lago-T26-Grand-Sport-Cabriolet-Engine-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1948-Talbot-Lago-T26-Grand-Sport-Cabriolet-Engine-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1948-Talbot-Lago-T26-Grand-Sport-Cabriolet-Engine-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1948-Talbot-Lago-T26-Grand-Sport-Cabriolet-Engine-293x195.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                <div class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'>\r\n                1948 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport Cabriolet Engine (photo: Tim Scott)\r\n                <\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1948-Talbot-Lago-T26-Grand-Sport-Cabriolet-Main.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1948-Talbot-Lago-T26-Grand-Sport-Cabriolet-Main.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1948-Talbot-Lago-T26-Grand-Sport-Cabriolet-Main.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1948-Talbot-Lago-T26-Grand-Sport-Cabriolet-Main.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1948-Talbot-Lago-T26-Grand-Sport-Cabriolet-Main-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1948-Talbot-Lago-T26-Grand-Sport-Cabriolet-Main-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1948-Talbot-Lago-T26-Grand-Sport-Cabriolet-Main-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1948-Talbot-Lago-T26-Grand-Sport-Cabriolet-Main-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1948-Talbot-Lago-T26-Grand-Sport-Cabriolet-Main-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1948-Talbot-Lago-T26-Grand-Sport-Cabriolet-Main-293x195.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                <div class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'>\r\n                1948 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport Cabriolet Main (photo: Tim Scott)\r\n                <\/div><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s a distinct honor to present this very special Mercedes-Benz at our Lake Como sale,\u201d said Shelby Myers, Car Specialist, RM Sotheby\u2019s. \u201cA true show-stopper, not only is it one of the most stunning automobiles to ever wear the Mercedes-Benz three-pointed star, but also one of the most memorable concours starlets of the 21st century, making it a perfect fit to the Concorso d\u2019Eleganza weekend. It\u2019s also a terrific candidate for long-distance touring. If you\u2019re in the market for a car that offers a sensational blend of style and performance, it doesn\u2019t get much better than this!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Also recently confirmed to the 2017 RM Sotheby&#8217;s Concorso Villa d&#8217;Este sale is the 1948 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport Cabriolet, chassis 110121. One of three examples clothed by Franay; its bodywork is complemented by an interior by Hermes. Like the Mercedes-Benz, this T26 has also enjoyed a successful career on the show circuit, winning several industry and design awards. First displayed at the 1949 Paris Motor Show, it has since been exhibited at all the leading concours in Europe, the Concorso d\u2019Eleganza Villa d\u2019Este included, along with the Pebble Beach Concours d\u2019Elegance (Est. \u20ac1.200.000 &#8211; \u20ac1.500.000).<\/p>\n<figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/diagt142.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/diagt142.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/diagt142.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/diagt142.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/diagt142-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/diagt142-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/diagt142-293x220.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/diagt141.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/diagt141.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/diagt141.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/diagt141.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/diagt141-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/diagt141-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/diagt141-293x220.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/diagt140.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/diagt140.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/diagt140.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/diagt140.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/diagt140-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/diagt140-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/diagt140-293x220.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div><\/figure>\n<p>For further information on RM Sotheby\u2019s upcoming Villa Erba sale, or to view a frequently updated list of entries, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rmsothebys.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.rmsothebys.com<\/a> or call RM Sotheby\u2019s London office at +44 (0) 20 7851 7070.<\/p>\n<p>[Source: RM Sotheby&#8217;s]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 1928 Mercedes-Benz 680 S Saoutchik Torpedo that won Best of Show at the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d\u2019Elegance will be among the headline offerings at the 2017 RM Sotheby&#8217;s Concorso Villa d&#8217;Este sale, to be held 27 May on the shores of Lake Como, Italy. Featuring a low-slung torpedo roadster body by J. Saoutchik Carrosserie, the supercharged Mercedes-Benz 680 S is the sole survivor of three examples constructed with a short-windshield design. 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