1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

VIN: 1980405500800

$588,500

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Auctions

  • Location

    Phoenix, AZ; US

  • Event date

    Jan 18, 2008

  • Lot

    151

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1980405500800

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  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Odometer

    76160 M

  • 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

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Fitted luggage, polished wheels. Very attractive upholstery, good paint. like new underhood. Good chrome. A handsome example, freshly restored in late 2007 and uniformly impressive. No Reserve.

Market commentary

This is one of the most sympathetic restorations seen in a long time, beautifully done in every respect without being overdone and turned into a caricature. The price is appropriate to the cars quality.

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