1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

VIN: 1980406500000

$858,000

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Gooding & Company

  • Location

    Scottsdale, AZ; US

  • Event date

    Jan 22 - Jan 23, 2011

  • Lot

    19

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1980406500000

  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Odometer

    93241 M

  • Interior Color

    Blue leather

  • Exterior Color

    Silver

  • Generation

    1954-1964 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Rudge centerlock alloy wheels, Marchal headlamps, fitted luggage. Paint and interior redone recently but otherwise a superbly and consistently maintained original example with some signs of road wear, mostly to the inner fenders. Some scratches to the stainless trim. Paint and gaps are still excellent. Seat leather showing some wear but interior is otherwise immaculate. Owned from new until 2005 by industrial designer Syd Mead.

Market commentary

Most experts agree that Gullwings will soon be consistently million dollar cars. Although in lesser condition than the one sold across town on the same weekend this one looks like the better value, especially with its long single owner history. An opportunistic purchase.

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