1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

VIN: 1980404500100

$676,500

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Auctions

  • Location

    Plymouth, MI; US

  • Event date

    Jul 30, 2011

  • Lot

    139

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1980404500100

  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Horsepower

    240

  • Interior Color

    Black

  • Exterior Color

    Silver

  • Generation

    1954-1964 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Black center Rudge centerlock wheels with polished rims and low profile blackwall tires. Replacement engine. Good paint, chrome and interior. Sits unnaturally low on the low profile tires and maybe a lowered suspension. Engine and chassis are orderly but not done to any more than good driver standards.

Market commentary

That is, of course, what a Gullwing should be, a good driver. This is a presentable and usable example that is too good as it is to be restored until its been driven many, many miles. The price is appropriate to its replacement engine and condition, a modest result when Gullwings have recently brought seven figures in Arizona.