1955 Mercedes-Benz 300Sc

VIN: 1880145500018

$429,000

Sold

1955 Mercedes-Benz 300Sc
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300Sc
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300Sc

Seller details

  • Auction

    Gooding & Company

  • Location

    Pebble Beach, CA; US

  • Event date

    Aug 18 - Aug 19, 2017

  • Lot

    34

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1880145500018

  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Odometer

    74336 m

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Horsepower

    163

  • Induction

    3x2 bbl

  • Interior Color

    Black

  • Exterior Color

    White

  • Generation

    1951-1958 Mercedes-Benz W188

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Narrow whitewalls, Bosch driving lights, aftermarket underdash tachometer, aftermarket Alpine stereo.

Condition

#3 Good

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

About Hagerty’s condition ratingsClose

Supposedly bought new by industrialist J. Paul Getty. Sound old paint (the car was originally Silver) with chips and cracks on the front and around the edges of the hood. Masking errors around the windows. Cracked weather stripping. Dull chrome and brightwork. Reverse light lenses don't match. Good older redone upholstery. Sound but slightly tired original dash and wood. The headliner is sagging and discolored. Sound underneath with a maintained and tidy engine bay. Largely unrestored but complete and enjoyable as-is for someone who enjoys patina, but also a solid foundation for a full restoration.

Market commentary

Bought on a hammer bid just below the low estimate at a price that is more than adequate for this 300Sc coupe's condition but representing a little premium for the celebrity first ownership. The bidders' decision to pay a generous price for it is understandable.

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