1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

VIN: 1980406500143

$1,127,500

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1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

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Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1980406500143

  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Odometer

    92085 m

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Horsepower

    240

  • Induction

    Bosch FI

  • Interior Color

    Red

  • Exterior Color

    Red

  • Generation

    1954-1964 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Hub caps, luggage, Becker Mexico radio, Talbot mirrors, books and tools.

Condition

#4 Fair

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

About Hagerty’s condition ratingsClose

Owned by the family of Hollywood real estate magnate L. Milton Wolf from 1958-2018. Resuscitated this year before the auction to run and drive. The older repaint is faded with deep cracks on the roof and driver's side quarter panel. The underbody is aged, dirty and oily but not rusty. The interior is heavily aged although not damaged. Stashed away, heavily deteriorated and ready for a new owner to restore it back to its former glory.

Market commentary

Better than a barn-find, but not by a lot, this Gullwing brought a realistic price after its dozen year slumber. The new owner has plentiful choices, including keeping it in its present condition or embarking upon the perilous course of making it run and drive reliably without taking on the challenge and expense of a full restoration.

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