1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

VIN: 1980405500600

$715,500

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Mecum Auctions

  • Location

    Monterey, CA, US

  • Event date

    Aug 16 - Aug 18, 2012

  • Lot

    S128

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1980405500600

  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Odometer

    53941 M

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Interior Color

    Black leather

  • Exterior Color

    Red

  • Generation

    1954-1964 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Red fitted luggage, polished alloy wheels, Black fitted luggage, Nardi woodrim hinged steering wheel, Becker Mexico radio, bumper overriders. Fresh paint and chrome and the top of the engine is done but the compartment it sits in is aged and neglected. Doors fit well. Dressed up for the auction, but still tacky under the new outfit.

Market commentary

Sold by RM in Boca Raton in 2004 for $211,325 with rust bubbles and indifferent presentation. Its better today but still not a particularly attractive Gullwing, just a presentable driver that offers little confidence of its mechanical condition. As such this result is a major success. Driven for a while, it will soon demand comprehensive work which will quickly become a while its apart restoration and put the owner underwater.

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