Mercedes-Benz SSK 'Count Trossi'

Made by Mercedes-Benz1930Bedford, New York

The 1930 Mercedes-Benz SSK with unique streamlined coachwork commissioned by Count Carlo Felice Trossi — a one-off body of severe, blacked-out elegance regarded as one of the most beautiful prewar cars. Exhibited from the collection at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

Provenance

1930

Bodied to Count Trossi's commission

confirmed

2005

Exhibited at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston

confirmed

2026

Digitally preserved in Relic

confirmed

Current Custodian

Ralph Lauren

Bedford, New York

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Access Matrix

Digital viewingpublic
Additional photographsby request
Remote video inspectionavailable
Research visitowner approval
Temporary research loancase by_case
Museum exhibition loanavailable
Scientific samplingnot permitted
Commercial licensingcontact owner

Record Metadata

CategoryVehicles

MaterialsSteel chassis, custom alloy streamlined body, supercharged 7.1 L six

Dimensions4.75 × 1.7 × 1.5 m

ConditionConcours

Digital Record

24 high-res images (8,192 × 6,144)

3D Mesh / Photogrammetry

Precise digital measurements

Doc. Score: 90/100Scanned 8/30/2026

Cite this object

Relic Archive. (1930). Mercedes-Benz SSK 'Count Trossi' [Object record]. Relic Object RL-1930-007009.