1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

VIN: 1980405500323

$2,035,000

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Barrett-Jackson

  • Location

    Scottsdale, AZ; US

  • Event date

    Jan 13 - Jan 20, 2013

  • Lot

    5001

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1980405500323

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  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Odometer

    85506 M

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    L6

  • Horsepower

    240

  • Induction

    FI

  • Interior Color

    Red

  • Exterior Color

    Silver

  • Generation

    1954-1964 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Rudge wheels, fitted luggage, Nardi steering wheel, Becker Mexico radio, ex-Clark Gable, Bob Howard Collection.

Condition

Clark Gable's Gullwing, thoroughly documented. Restored by Paul Russell to like new in 1989 with excellent paint, chrome, and interior.

Market commentary

Half the money for the car, the other half for the Clark Gable history.

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