The Mercedes-Benz 300 S was more expensive at the time than the 300 SL and cost almost double that of the top-of-the-range Cadillac model. He was considered one of the most exclusive automobiles of his era. The car presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1951 has historical significance as the first complete redesign of Mercedes-Benz after the war. He brought the brand back to a leading position in the automotive industry, in keeping with the tradition of the company, which has always produced top quality vehicles of the highest quality. The top model of the series was the 300 Sc.

The 300 Sc had an engine with dry sump lubrication and gasoline injection, which made 175 hp. The suspension benefited from the 300 SL-like rear single-pivot axle, which improved the road significantly. The top speed was now 180 km / h with an acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 13 seconds. Power-assisted brakes, which had been available as optional equipment since 1954, now belong to the series. The Mercedes 300 Sc is considered by Mercedes-Benz collectors as the most sought-after luxury model of the post-war period. In the four years of production, only 200 of all 300 Sc models were built, of which the convertible is the rarest version with only 49 units. This 300SC Cabriolet was completed on 03.05.1957 in the factory and equipped for this time already for the American market with "sealed beam" headlamps. On May 29, 1959, the S.S. Liberté shipped from Le Havre in northwestern France to America. It belonged to the then 65-year-old Major General Victor Emile Bertrandias, who already served in the First World War at the American Air Force in Germany. He was enthusiastic about German technology and German quality, which led him to import such a valuable car to America. Major General Vicor E. Bertrandias died on March 18, 1961.

Thereafter, the track of the car lost until 1993. A collection of fine automobiles in California was begun and was to gain a very special status by high-carat precious. Thus, this 300SC Cabriolet was acquired by the "Global Classic Collection Inc." in Carmichael / California. The car remained there until 2016. About 20 years ago, in California, it underwent an extensive "nut and bolt" restoration and has since been virtually unused. We think it's the best 300SC convertible currently on the market.