1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

VIN: 1980405500100

$627,000

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Auctions

  • Location

    Amelia Island, FL; US

  • Event date

    Mar 12, 2011

  • Lot

    161

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1980405500100

  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Odometer

    35879 M

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    L6

  • Horsepower

    240

  • Induction

    FI

  • Interior Color

    Black leather

  • Exterior Color

    Metallic Dark Strawberry Red

  • Generation

    1954-1964 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Fitted luggage, hinged steering wheel, chrome wheels, blackwall tires, belly pans. Excellent paint, chrome and interior, completed by Scott Grundfor. Engine recently overhauled with a sports cam added. Engine is like new. A quality older restoration.

Market commentary

Acquired by the present owner at RMs Arizona auction in 2009 for $467,500 in essentially the same condition as it was offered here today. The value increment reflects Gullwing value trends in the intervening two years, and this may even be in todays frothy 300SL market something of a bargain.

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