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1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Aluminum Gullwing

VIN: 1980435500800

$770,000

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High bid

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Auctions

  • Location

    Monterey, CA; US

  • Event date

    Aug 13 - Aug 15, 2004

  • Lot

    265

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1980435500800

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  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Odometer

    929 k

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    L6

  • Horsepower

    240

  • Induction

    Bosch FI

  • Interior Color

    Red leather

  • Exterior Color

    Silver

  • Generation

    1954-1964 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Chrome Rudge wheels, fitted luggage. A sharp restoration by Kienle in Germany some years ago and driven little since (the odometer reads 929 km) now showing a little age. A rare and pretty car but one that probably could use a little exercise.

Market commentary

Reported sold by RM at Amelia in 2003 for $750,000 then showing 916 km. Its not getting any better with age and nobody has gotten any enjoyment out of driving it so a money bid at this level really seems like it should have shaken the car loose.

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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

$6,300,000*

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#4 Fair condition#4 Fair
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