1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

VIN: 1980405500693

$2,040,000

Sold

1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

Seller details

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1980405500693

  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Odometer

    18636 M

  • Engine Type

    6-cyl.

  • Horsepower

    240hp

  • Induction

    Bosch FI

  • Interior Color

    Tan Leather

  • Exterior Color

    Fire Engine Red

  • Generation

    1954-1964 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

2,996/240hp, 4-speed, fitted luggage and Rudge-style knock-off wheels (neither of which came with the car originally), Michelin XWX tires, Nardi woodrim steering wheel.

Condition

#2 Excellent

Could win a regional car show. Drives like new.

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Known 4-owner history from new including Bruce Meyer and Robert Petersen, 18,636 miles. Freshly detailed to a concours level, but this Gullwing has apparently never been apart, just continuously maintained and detailed to the standards of a complete restoration except for the upholstery which is showing age and stretching.

Market commentary

Sold by RM at Monterey in 2013 for $1,265,000 and with just over 900 more miles on the odometer today but in remarkably similar condition. In both cases a material premium on the order of 20% was paid for low miles, condition and originality, attributes that continue to ingratiate themselves to collectors, and always will.

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