1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

VIN: 1980404500120

$1,045,000

Sold

1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Sotheby's

  • Location

    Monterey, CA; US

  • Event date

    Aug 19 - Aug 20, 2016

  • Lot

    128

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1980404500120

  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Odometer

    17432 m

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Horsepower

    240

  • Induction

    FI

  • Interior Color

    Tan Leather

  • Exterior Color

    Candy Apple Red Metallic

  • Generation

    1954-1964 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Dual Heuer Autavia stopwatches, hinged steering wheel, GM Harrison air conditioning, Rudge centerlock wheels, Firestone bias ply blackwall tires.

Condition

#4 Fair

Has visible flaws to the naked eye. Runs fine, but could use mechanical or cosmetic attention.

About Hagerty’s condition ratingsClose

Superficial repaint over old paint. Sound old upholstery and carpets. Dirty engine compartment with an old polish job on the intake runners. Dirty original underbody. Sound body. Choice, but not original enough to preserve. DB 353Gl (Light Blue Poly) paint tag. Offered by its second owner, Jim Hall. who bought it from the first owner, George 'Buck' Tilp. Recently serviced so it can be driven but not road-ready.

Market commentary

This is an appropriate result for this car's condition but with no premium for originality or its long term ownership by Jim Hall. On that basis it represents a good value for a Gullwing with its history.

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