\n<\/aside>\nMarilyn Monroe\u2019s classic Mercedes-Benz, which she drove around Europe in the 1950s, is set to fetch up to $21,5380 at auction.<\/p>\n
The mint condition 1950 Mercedes-Benz 170 S (W136) was used by the American sex symbol when she stayed in Greece just six years before her death.<\/p>\n
The current owner discovered the link to the Hollywood siren after finding fitted luggage bearing \u2018MM\u2019 insignia while restoring the car.<\/p>\n
A bespoke golden plaque featuring her initials is also displayed on the polished walnut dashboard.<\/p>\n
The car is expected to sell for between $16,1535 and $21,5380 but could fetch far more when it goes under the hammer at Iconic Auctioneers.<\/p>\nMarilyn Monroe\u2019s classic Mercedes-Benz, which she drove around Europe in the 1950s, is set to fetch up to $21,5380 at auction. Iconic Auctioneers \/ SWNS<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMonroe tragically passed away on August 4, 1962, at the age of 36. Jam Press\/Iconic Auctioneers<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nCar specialist Steve Keen said: \u201cOpportunities like this are incredibly rare.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis 170 S is not only restored to an exacting standard but also carries a well-documented and fascinating link to Marilyn Monroe.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt represents the kind of significant motor car that appeals to collectors across the spectrum, from automotive enthusiasts to those interested in cultural history.\u201d<\/p>\n
Research indicates the car was used as Monroe\u2019s personal transportation during a stay in Greece in 1956.<\/p>\nThe mint condition 1950 Mercedes-Benz 170 S (W136) was used by the American sex symbol when she stayed in Greece just six years before her death. Iconic Auctioneers \/ SWNS<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe luggage foud in the mint condition 1950 Mercedes-Benz 170 S (W136). Iconic Auctioneers \/ SWNS<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIt was imported through the port of Piraeus in February that year, and the car is supported by period insurance documentation signed \u2018Marilyn Monroe,\u2019 covering February to August 1956.<\/p>\n
This aligns with her time in Europe before she returned to the U.S., where she married playwright Arthur Miller in June of that year.<\/p>\n
Monroe tragically passed away on August 4, 1962, at the age of 36.<\/p>\n
The icon died from an overdose of the drug barbiturates at her home in Los Angeles, with the empty bottle of sleeping pills found by her bed.<\/p>\nThe current owner discovered the link to the Hollywood siren after finding fitted luggage bearing \u2018MM\u2019 insignia while restoring the car. Iconic Auctioneers \/ SWNS<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe fitted luggage marked with \u201cMM\u201d initials and a bespoke dashboard plaque Jam Press\/Iconic Auctioneers<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThere have been several conspiracy theories that her death was a murder, but it was officially ruled a drug overdose.<\/p>\n
Following the discovery of the car, investigations through the Greek registration and insurance archives led to the discovery of the insurance certificate.<\/p>\n
Documentation also confirms its classification at the time as a \u2018Special Category Vehicle,\u2019 typically reserved for high-profile VIPs.<\/p>\nResearch indicates the car was used as Monroe\u2019s personal transportation during a stay in Greece in 1956. Jam Press\/Iconic Auctioneers<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe car is expected to sell for between $16,1535 and $21,5380 but could fetch far more when it goes under the hammer at Iconic Auctioneers. Jam Press\/Iconic Auctioneers<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe car \u2013 boasting a 1.7-litre engine and 52bhp power \u2013 fell into a state of disrepair before being restored by Brookfield Classic Cars.<\/p>\n
The work included a complete dismantling and rebuild, with components sourced from original suppliers or remanufactured using factory drawings and period-correct methods.<\/p>\n
The car will be auctioned at the Supercar Fest at Sywell Aerodrome, Northamptonshire, on May 16.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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