1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

VIN: 19804275000000Modified

$152,238

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Artcurial

  • Location

    Paris, FR

  • Event date

    Jun 16 - Jun 17, 2003

  • Lot

    13

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    19804275000000

  • Body style

    Roadster

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    L6

  • Horsepower

    240

  • Generation

    1954-1964 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Aluminum body, 4 spoke woodrim steering wheel, gutted interior, disc brakes, aluminum block engine with extensive performance modifications, dual exhaust, FIA fuel cell, single bucket seat, rollbar. Appears to have been very carefully built and modified for exceptiol performance. Rolf Meyer collection.

Market commentary

A year ago this 300SLs price would have converted into something like $114,000 and seemed entirely sensible for its level of preparation and performance. Today it makes sense only to a buyer paying in Euros.