1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S

VIN: 86271980717

$776,000

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Christie's

  • Location

    Monterey, CA; US

  • Event date

    Aug 20 - Aug 21, 2000

  • Lot

    66

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    86271980717

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  • Body style

    Cabriolet

  • Odometer

    6820 m

  • Interior Color

    Blue Tartan

  • Exterior Color

    Silver

  • Generation

    1951-1958 Mercedes-Benz W188

Vehicle details

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Equipment

Factory Gullwing prototype, 1955 Rome Liege Rome rally and season rally championship winner. Rudge knockoffs, Halda rally timers, no belly pans, correct origil R L R rally plates. Restored by Scott Grundfor to like new condition with careful attention to keeping origil where possible. Excellent cosmetics.

Market commentary

Actually, 3x current Gullwing prices seems pretty reasoble for a handbuilt prototype with good competition history. The restoration is exceptiolly sympathetic to its origility and history, which adds to the cars quality and value.

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