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Marilyn Monroe’s Mercedes-Benz with monogrammed ‘MM’ on dashboard set to sell for over $200K

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What happened

Marilyn Monroe’s Mercedes-Benz with monogrammed ‘MM’ on dashboard set to sell for over $200K Marilyn Monroe’s classic Mercedes-Benz, which she drove around Europe in the 1950s, is set to fetch up to $21,5380 at auction.

Why it matters

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.

Common ground

The current owner discovered the link to the Hollywood siren after finding fitted luggage bearing ‘MM’ insignia while restoring the car.

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8 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“Marilyn Monroe’s classic Mercedes-Benz, which she drove around Europe in the 1950s, is set to fetch up to $21,5380 at auction.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Hard Quiz is an Australian television comedy quiz show which premiered on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) on 19 October 2016. Hosted by Tom Gleeson, the show is a spin-off of his "Hard C…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Marilyn Monroe ( MARR-ə-lin mən-ROH; born Norma Jeane Mortenson; June 1, 1926 – August 4, 1962) was an American actress and model. Known for playing comic "blonde bombshell" characters, she became on…
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“The mint condition 1950 Mercedes-Benz 170 S (W136) was used by Marilyn Monroe when she stayed in Greece in 1956.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Marilyn Monroe ( MARR-ə-lin mən-ROH; born Norma Jeane Mortenson; June 1, 1926 – August 4, 1962) was an American actress and model. Known for playing comic "blonde bombshell" characters, she became on…
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“The car was imported through the port of Piraeus in February 1956, and the car is supported by period insurance documentation signed ‘Marilyn Monroe,’ covering February to August 1956.”
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“Monroe tragically passed away on August 4, 1962, at the age of 36.”
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“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.”
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“Documentation also confirms its classification at the time as a ‘Special Category Vehicle,’ typically reserved for high-profile VIPs.”
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“The car – boasting a 1.7-litre engine and 52bhp power – fell into a state of disrepair before being restored by Brookfield Classic Cars.”
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“The car will be auctioned at the Supercar Fest at Sywell Aerodrome, Northamptonshire, on May 16.”
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