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1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

VIN: 1980405500263

$1,700,000

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High bid

1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

Seller details

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1980405500263

  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Odometer

    83524 M

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    L6

  • Horsepower

    240

  • Induction

    Bosch FI

  • Interior Color

    Tan leather

  • Exterior Color

    Mittelgrun

  • Generation

    1954-1964 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

2996/240hp, 4-speed, belly pan.

Condition

#1 Concours

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

About Hagerty’s condition ratingsClose

Reported to be the only example finished in the color Mittlegrun, purchased by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Foundation in 1973 and restored by the museum in the late 2000s. Excellent paint and body, the engine compartment and underbody are exceptional and the interior is extremely well done. A beautiful restoration with little to nitpick.

Market commentary

This car was in Indianapolis for decades, but it's been to market a couple of times recently. It sold for $1.47M on Bring a Trailer in early 2022, then Worldwide offered it in Auburn later that year to a $1.5M no-sale. It deserved more than that reported high bid then and it deserves more than this reported high bid now, especially given the eye-catching color on top of the excellent condition.

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