1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Aluminum Gullwing

VIN: 1980435500332

$6,825,000

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1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Aluminum Gullwing

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Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1980435500332

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  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Engine Type

    L6

  • Horsepower

    240

  • Induction

    Bosch FI

  • Interior Color

    Blue

  • Exterior Color

    Silver

  • Generation

    1954-1964 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Vehicle details

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Equipment

2,996/215hp NSL engine, 4-speed, sports suspension, high speed rear axle, uprated metric speedometer, belly pans, centerlock Rudge wheels, fitted luggage, Marchal headlights, Becker Europa AM-FM

Condition

#2 Excellent

Could win a regional car show. Drives like new.

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Represented as the original engine and body panels. 1975 Gullwing Service restoration showing some signs of use, which is great. Paint is rough in the rear vents from prep work before paint. Paint is cracking around rear side windows, chips on front passenger wheel well eyebrow and around grille. The wheels are chipped as well. Upholstery in excellent condition. There is a crack in the steering wheel and slight delamination of the dash on the passenger side. Chrome and glass are excellent. Some minor scratches in the brightwork. An amazing car- possibly a once in a lifetime chance at ownership. Hopefully the new owner will drive and enjoy as Mr. Cheek did. Owned for 32 years by Hyatt Cheek, national president of the Gullwing group, toured extensively.

Market commentary

The centerpiece of RM Sotheby’s Arizona auction, one of only 29 built. The price is the price for a car this special.

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