1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

VIN: 1980406500100

$2,040,000

Sold

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

Seller details

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1980406500100

  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Odometer

    61835 m

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    L6

  • Horsepower

    240

  • Induction

    Bosch FI

  • Interior Color

    Red leather

  • Exterior Color

    Silver Metallic

  • Generation

    1954-1964 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Vehicle details

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Equipment

2996cc/240hp six-cylinder, 4-speed, Rudge wheels, fitted luggage, Becker Mexico radio.

Condition

#2 Excellent

Could win a regional car show. Drives like new.

About Hagerty’s condition ratingsClose

Sold new to an American serviceman in Germany, and originally finished in Fire Engine Red over black. Restored by Rudi Koniczek. Excellent paint and body. The chrome and trim are all excellent. The underbody is restored and clean and the interior shows little noticeable wear. A very good older restoration that still presents well.

Market commentary

RM sold this Gullwing in 2003 for $258,500, and again in 2005 for $283,250. Barrett-Jackson sold it in 2006 for $621,000. Gullwings have been expensive for a long time, then, but they're a lot pricier than they used to be. This one's color change from original is a potential knock against it, but Rudge wheels on a 300SL can carry a six-figure premium. This result is spot-on in today's market.

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