1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

VIN: 5500086

$141,253

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Christie's

  • Location

    London, UK

  • Event date

    Dec 3, 2002

  • Lot

    209

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    5500086

  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Interior Color

    Tan

  • Exterior Color

    Red

  • Generation

    1954-1964 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

No belly pans. US restored in the ever popular Red Tan from a Grey Beige with Green plaid interior original. On static display for a decade and showing its age and in need of comprehensive re commissioning. Decent cosmetics except for some paint cracks on the trunk lit. Rather dull and lackluster, but appears to be correctly restored.

Market commentary

The original colors would make a real (positive) difference in this Gullwings marketability, an indication of how buyers interests and preferences have changed in the last 10 years. This price reflects a serious discount for the Gullwings years of benign neglect, a discount that is warranted by the amount of expensive work it will require before once again hitting the highway.

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