1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

VIN: 1980406500044

$1,655,000

Sold

1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

Seller details

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1980406500044

  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Odometer

    451 M

  • Engine Type

    L6

  • Horsepower

    240

  • Induction

    Bosch FI

  • Interior Color

    Black

  • Exterior Color

    Fire Engine Red

  • Generation

    1954-1964 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

2,996/240hp, 4-speed, Rudge centerlock alloy wheels, belly pan, added Audiovox radio, from the Terrence E Adderley collection.

Condition

#3 Good

Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.

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Represented as the original engine and Rudge wheels. Paint finish has dulled and there are cracks in the left fender, there are also scrapes and imperfections on the hood. The brightwork has a few scratches and the center of the Rudge wheels is dulling. The engine compartment and underbody shows its age but not overly patinaed. The interior shows wear and stretching to the seats and scuffs on the sill from entry and exit. An old looking restoration needing plenty of attention to be show worthy.

Market commentary

Purchased by Terry Adderley at Gooding's Amelia Island auction in 2012 for $715,000 and has added only 53 miles to the odometer since then. It reportedly has recently been tuned, detailed and had the brake cylinders rebuilt after ten years of mostly static display. It is not a particularly inspiring Gullwing that suffers by the color change (from Silver-Grey) and general neglect and is exceptionally expensive in this transaction.

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