1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

VIN: 1980405500594

$1,485,000

Sold

1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Auctions

  • Location

    Phoenix, AZ; US

  • Event date

    Jan 15 - Jan 16, 2015

  • Lot

    238

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1980405500594

  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Odometer

    41979 M

  • Engine Type

    L6

  • Horsepower

    240

  • Induction

    FI

  • Interior Color

    Plaid

  • Exterior Color

    Silver

  • Generation

    1954-1964 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Rudge-style centerlock wheels, Dunlop SP blackwalls, blue leather fitted luggage, belly pans, tool kit, owner's manual.

Condition

Presented in reverse of its original colors, with silver paint, body color painted wheelwells and blue seats, but beautifully clean and correct. Clear evidence of careful husbandry, a consistently maintained and refurbished as needed Gullwing that has never had, or needed, a full restoration while being ministered to by recognized experts. Orderly but not overdone underhood.

Market commentary

Sold by Bonhams here in Scottsdale a year ago for $1,078,000, subsequently reupholstered in blue plaid instead of the leather it had then (the leather comes with it.) Even considering commissions and the recent work the seller cleared $200,000, but the new owner also got full value for the price paid.

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