1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

VIN: 198041E12

$275,000

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Auctions

  • Location

    Amelia Island, FL; US

  • Event date

    Mar 12 - Mar 14, 2005

  • Lot

    66

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    198041E12

  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Odometer

    60700 k

  • Interior Color

    Tan leather

  • Exterior Color

    Burgundy

  • Generation

    1954-1964 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Rudge wheels, Solvil chronometer on driveshaft tunnel, no luggage, radio, belly pans. One family owned in Mexico until early 2004. Good older repaint and interior now creased, new vent window seals, clean underhood, decent chrome. A sound and fairly well maintained largely original Gullwing that has had some recent cosmetic and mechanical attention. Replacement engine (described as factory supplied) from a 300SL Roadster and some other Roadster parts.

Market commentary

This Gullwing was reported sold by RM at Monterey last August for $280,000 hammer, $308,000 with commission; without the note about a replacement engine. Some repairs, detailing and cosmetic attention have remedied shortcomings noted then and the price here more realistically reflects its condition.