1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

VIN: 1980427500453

$1,454,754

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Bonhams

  • Location

    Monaco, MC

  • Event date

    May 11, 2018

  • Lot

    128

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1980427500453

  • Body style

    Roadster

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    L6

  • Horsepower

    240

  • Induction

    FI

  • Generation

    1954-1964 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Chrome wheels, Pirelli P4000 tires, Talbot outside mirror, Becker Europa II radio, Euro headlights.

Condition

Very good clearcoat repaint with some small scratches on the nose and the front of the hood. Very good chrome. Lightly creased and stretched upholstery. Crisp, sharp gauges. Dirty underbody and engine compartment from road use. An attractive car but a driver with its 2007 restoration showing its age and miles.

Market commentary

A driver quality car that brought a US$ price that could have bought a much better example, but one that is ideally suited for the many touring events for which it is ideally suited. In today's Euros it is even more expensive.

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