1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

VIN: 1980405500700

$336,981

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Artcurial

  • Location

    Paris, FR

  • Event date

    Jun 16 - Jun 17, 2003

  • Lot

    32

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1980405500700

  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Interior Color

    Cream leather

  • Exterior Color

    Vermillion Red

  • Generation

    1954-1964 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Incomplete re creation of 300SLR Uhlenhaut coupe started by Scott Restorations for a private client. No glass, interior, dashboard or wiring, chrome wire wheels. Engine and drivetrain are in place. Includes wood body buck. Will be pretty impressive when complete. In fact, its pretty impressive as an art object in its present condition. Rolf Meyer Collection.

Market commentary

Being loathe to use the phrase crazy money, we will instead describe this transaction as impassioned money. There are only two Uhlenhaut coupes. M B has one and Count H. Donhoff has the other. This is a 55 chassis and might just get a MM Retro entry for its crowd appeal but it is an expensive entry ticket, particularly when the risk that the entry committee will stick up its collective noses is factored into the equation.

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