1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

VIN: 1980405500397

$1,265,000

Sold

1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Sotheby's

  • Location

    Amelia Island, FL; US

  • Event date

    Mar 12, 2016

  • Lot

    161

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1980405500397

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  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    L6

  • Horsepower

    240

  • Induction

    FI

  • Interior Color

    Red

  • Exterior Color

    Ivory

  • Generation

    1954-1964 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Vehicle details

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Equipment

Body color Rudge centerlock wheels, Michelin XWX tires, hinged steering wheel, fitted luggage, Becker Mexico radio.

Condition

#1 Concours

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

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Excellent paint, fresh, inviting interior, brilliant chrome. Better than new with very little use since it was restored.

Market commentary

This gullwing hits pretty much all the hot buttons and brought a hot button price.

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