1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

VIN: 1980405500800

$562,352

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Christie's

  • Location

    Donington, UK

  • Event date

    Dec 8, 1988

  • Lot

    9

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1980405500800

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  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    L6

  • Horsepower

    240

  • Induction

    FI

  • Interior Color

    Dark Blue leather

  • Exterior Color

    Silver-Grey Metallic

  • Generation

    1954-1964 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Vehicle details

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Equipment

Rudge knockoff wheels, separate wheelwell eyebrows, bullet style fender mirrors. First owned by Rob Walker and registered ROB 2, winner at Aintree with Reg Parnell and at Oulton Park with Tony Brooks. With the seller for 25 years. Tired but sound and original, ... now in good condition but would benefit from a respray....

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1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

2dr Coupe

6-cyl. 2996cc/240hp Bosch FI

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#1 Concours condition#1 Concours
#2 Excellent condition#2 Excellent
#3 Good condition#3 Good

$1,400,000*

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#4 Fair condition#4 Fair
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