1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

VIN: 1980404500130

$1,347,500

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Bonhams

  • Location

    Carmel, CA; US

  • Event date

    Aug 14 - Aug 15, 2014

  • Lot

    286

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1980404500130

  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Odometer

    74431 M

  • Engine Type

    I6

  • Horsepower

    240

  • Induction

    FI

  • Interior Color

    Black

  • Exterior Color

    White

  • Generation

    1954-1964 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Rudge wheels, leather interior, owned new by Pat Boone and repainted for Boone new by Dean Jeffries.

Condition

#3 Good

Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.

About Hagerty’s condition ratingsClose

Original body with a light mechanical overhaul. Paint is dull, chipped and scratched, interior shows little aging. A reasonably well preserved original.

Market commentary

An interesting car that is almost a time-warp example (but not quite), still with good bones. Paint and bodywork won’t be cheap, but there isn't much downside here, especially considering all proceeds benefit a church project to help homeless children in Guatemala.

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