1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

VIN: 1980427500089

$1,320,000

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Sotheby's

  • Location

    Monterey, CA; US

  • Event date

    Aug 19 - Aug 20, 2016

  • Lot

    228

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1980427500089

  • Body style

    Roadster

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    L6

  • Horsepower

    240

  • Induction

    FI

  • Interior Color

    White

  • Exterior Color

    Blue

  • Generation

    1954-1964 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Rudge centerlock wheels, Dunlop blackwall tires, Euro lights, pushbutton multiband radio, fitted luggage

Condition

#2 Excellent

Could win a regional car show. Drives like new.

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Restored in 2005 and recently freshened. Excellent paint, chrome and interior. Engine compartment is restored like new with factory finishes. Underbody is painted like the outside and shows a few miles but is still clean and nearly fresh. The restorationlooks like it was completed 11 weeks ago, not 11 years.

Market commentary

Sold by RM in Arizona in 2008 for $742,500. The price it brought today is indicative of the growth of 300SL Roadster prices in the last eight years and the impressive maintenance this car has received.

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