1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

VIN: 1980405500587

$902,000

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Bonhams

  • Location

    Amelia Island, FL; US

  • Event date

    Mar 10, 2016

  • Lot

    120

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1980405500587

  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    L6

  • Horsepower

    240

  • Induction

    FI

  • Interior Color

    Tan

  • Exterior Color

    Red

  • Generation

    1954-1964 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Rudge centerlock wheel with body color centers and polished rims, Michelin blackwall tires, Talbot outside mirror, hinged steering wheel, fitted luggage, air conditioning added.

Condition

Very good color changed paint, chrome and interior. Replacement engine block. Broken driver's outside door latch handle. Deck lid emblem was rechromed over small pits and the rear and quarter window lock trim is dull. Engine is orderly but the chassis is covered in road grime. A good used car with fresh cosmetics. Wade Carter estate.

Market commentary

The car collectors' faith in what might be is evident in the generous price paid for this sound but needy Gullwing. Its history of seventeen years with Wade Carter and for some time before that with John Calley offers some confidence in its underlying quality, but it also has a replacement block. The executors should be grateful to Bonhams for getting this much.

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