Equipment
2,996/215hp "Sonderteile" engine, 4-speed, Rudge centerlock wheels with polished rims and painted centers, Michelin XWX tires, fitted luggage, hinged steering wheel, Becker Mexico multiband radio, luggage.
Condition
Long ownership history including Hans Thulin (Consolidator Collection). Restored by Kienle in the 90's and represented as the numbers-matching chassis, engine, gearbox, rear axle, steering box and front suspension but with many, if not all, body panels replaced. Very good paint starting to show some prep shortcomings. The underbody is painted body color over old undercoat. The upholstery is somewhat stretched. Good chrome. Has seen better days and needs recommissioning after years in storage.
Market commentary
This alloy Gullwing as a post-block sale at RM's Amelia auction in 2003 for $750,000, then no-saled at Monterey a year later on a reported bid of $770,000 followed by no-sales at RM London in 2012 at $3,866,640 and Monterey in 2015 at $4.5 million. RM's recent role as intermediary in the sale of the 300SLR "Uhlenhaut Coupe" for almost $150 million presented an unusual opportunity to hype this car as its close kin, a marketing approach that finally found a new home for 5500786 at a handsome price.