1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

VIN: 1980427500397

$825,000

Sold

1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Sotheby's

  • Location

    Hershey, PA; US

  • Event date

    Oct 6 - Oct 7, 2016

  • Lot

    142

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1980427500397

  • Body style

    Roadster

  • Generation

    1954-1964 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Becker Mexico AM-FM, body color wheels with hubcaps and dull polished rims, Dunlop SP Sport blackwall tires, Talbot mirror.

Condition

Excellent older color-changed paint, chrome and interior. 1958 engine. Underbody was restored like new, as was the engine compartment, and both now show a little age and minimal use.

Market commentary

Back in 1993 this 300SL crossed the block fresh from restoration at Auburn Spring on a reported high bid of $191,000. It has passed the test of time well and today still looks great. It should be a fine car for tours or spirited weekend drives while holding its own in the gathering points at the beginning or end of the day. The price it brought is entirely appropriate to its history and condition.

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