1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

VIN: 1980406500200

$514,420

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Bonhams

  • Location

    Chichester, UK

  • Event date

    Sep 18 - Sep 19, 2009

  • Lot

    229

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1980406500200

  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    L6

  • Horsepower

    240

  • Interior Color

    Olive Green leather

  • Exterior Color

    Eggshell White

  • Generation

    1954-1964 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Lefthand drive. Bumpers removed, recovery eyes fitted front and rear, A C and limited slip diff installed and otherwise prepared for comfortable long distance tours and historic competition without a supplemental rollbar and used accordingly. Decent repaint, surface cracked and discolored old (original) upholstery, headliner and other interior trim replaced. Orderly underhood. Somewhat scruffy but still a usable Gullwing driver.

Market commentary

Scruffy doesnt sell well, as this transaction indicates. The price appropriately reflects the presentation and represents something of a value for an enthusiastic owner driver looking for a car that can be used with minimal concern for bird strikes and gravel roads.

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