1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

VIN: 1980405500354

$1,458,000

Sold

1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL  Gullwing

Seller details

  • Auction

    Mecum Auctions

  • Location

    Monterey, CA; US

  • Event date

    Aug 14 - Aug 16, 2014

  • Lot

    S188

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1980405500354

  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Odometer

    7544 M

  • Engine Type

    I6

  • Horsepower

    240

  • Induction

    FI

  • Interior Color

    Dark Red

  • Exterior Color

    Silver

  • Generation

    1954-1964 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Hinged steering wheel, body color Rudge centerlock wheels, Vredestein tires, luggage, Becker Le Mans radio.

Condition

#2 Excellent

Could win a regional car show. Drives like new.

About Hagerty’s condition ratingsClose

Fully restored with polished intake runners. Excellent paint, chrome and interior. Very clean and orderly, showing no appreciable use.

Market commentary

A sharp and correct Gullwing with Rudge wheels from the factory, documented with the build sheet. Bought appropriately and a car to be proud to own and drive at this price.