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1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

VIN: 1980404500100

$166,000

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High bid

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Auctions

  • Location

    Oakland, MI; US

  • Event date

    Aug 1 - Aug 2, 1998

  • Lot

    459

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1980404500100

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  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Odometer

    58612 M

  • 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

Chrome wheels, belly pan. Good original interior, poorly fit new headliner, torn shift boot. Good repaint and chrome, nicely detailled underhood. Shows a believable 58,612 miles. Well presented.

Market commentary

The market for good Gullwings is $175 200,000, which is not bad for a car selling for $7,463 in 1955, the first year they were sold in the U.S. A 55 Cadillac Eldorado was $6,286. This bid is chintzy, but not insulting.

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