1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

VIN: 1980404500090

$1,180,617

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Sotheby's

  • Location

    Paris, FRA

  • Event date

    Feb 5, 2020

  • Lot

    128

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1980404500090

  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Engine Type

    L6

  • Horsepower

    240

  • Induction

    FI

  • Interior Color

    Black leather

  • Exterior Color

    Silver

  • Generation

    1954-1964 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Hubcaps, Vredestein tires, Nardi woodrim steering wheel.

Condition

An early Gullwing originally delivered to Olle Perssons in Sweden who competed with it in among other things the 1955 Rally of the Midnight Sun and Helsinki Grand Prix. Later ran the Mille Miglia Storico. Restored in the 90's. Very good paint, good older interior showing age but in remarkably good condition. Orderly engine compartment has some age and miles. Delaminating windshield edges. A mostly attractive Gullwing in good condition for tours and events.

Market commentary

Even though this result is well over RM Sotheby's presale low estimate it's not an unexpected price for a well-maintained early Gullwing with known history and a high quality older restoration.

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