1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

VIN: 1980435500200

$891,000

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Auctions

  • Location

    Monterey, CA; US

  • Event date

    Aug 17 - Aug 18, 2001

  • Lot

    306

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1980435500200

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  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Odometer

    60942 M

  • Engine Type

    L6

  • Horsepower

    240

  • Induction

    FI

  • Interior Color

    Dark Red

  • Exterior Color

    Silver

  • Generation

    1954-1964 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Vehicle details

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Equipment

Rudge knock-off wheels, fitted luggage. The eighth of 29 alloy bodied Gullwings.

Condition

#1 Concours

World-class. Could compete in the world’s best Concours d'Elegance events.

About Hagerty’s condition ratingsClose

Three owners. Meticulously restored in New Zealand to concours condition and flawless.

Market commentary

It is what it is: a rare and brilliant Gullwing, brilliantly restored for which a massive price was paid. Put in perspective, this is enough to buy a very, very good Ferrari 250 GT TdF or SWB, cars that were, in their day, comparable in performance and image.

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