1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

VIN: 1980405500600

$770,000

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Auctions

  • Location

    Monterey, CA; US

  • Event date

    Aug 15 - Aug 16, 2008

  • Lot

    469

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1980405500600

  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Odometer

    28931 K

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Horsepower

    250

  • Interior Color

    Black leather

  • Exterior Color

    Red

  • Generation

    1954-1964 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Fitted luggage, 4 spoke woodrim wheel on tilting hub, polished Rudge wheels. Beautifully and thoughtfully restored to very high standards without being overdone. Shows a little age but no use.

Market commentary

Sold at The Auction in Las Vegas in 1998 for $152,460 to Craig Jackson for use in tours like the Colorado Grand. Sold a year later at Barrett Jackson in 1999 for $189,000 in comparable cosmetic but better prepared mechanical condition with barely 2,000 more km than it had in 1998. Completely redone since to very high standards with abundant desirable accessories added like the luggage and Rudge wheels. It is, however, hard to imagine all the work done and parts bought costing anywhere close to the $500,000 bump in value in nine years. The buyer got a sound and well prepared car for a healthy but not crazy price.

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