1956 Mercedes-Benz 300C

VIN: A1860336500040

$102,300

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Auctions America

  • Location

    Hilton Head, SC; US

  • Event date

    Nov 5, 2016

  • Lot

    187

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    A1860336500040

  • Body style

    Cabriolet

  • Odometer

    54100 M

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    L6

  • Horsepower

    136

  • Induction

    FI

  • Interior Color

    Beige leather

  • Exterior Color

    Grey

  • Generation

    1951-1957 Mercedes-Benz W186

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

4-speed, wheel covers, no radio, wide whitewalls, Bosch fog lights.

Condition

Decent repaint, sound older reupholstery and top. Weak, pitted trim chrome. Bad steering wheel with pitted, peeling chrome. Driver's door window fit is uneven. Old, dirty underbody and chassis. Superficially cosmetically refreshed, but that's all.

Market commentary

While this 300c isn't a paragon of presentation it has most of the important correct pieces that make restoring one such a challenge. It is disappointing, but no more than the modest price it brought. The new owner got, assuming an intelligent approach to its restoration, a rare and high quality car that is a good value.

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