1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

VIN: 1980427500500

$808,500

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Auctions America

  • Location

    Burbank, CA; US

  • Event date

    Aug 1 - Aug 3, 2013

  • Lot

    521

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1980427500500

  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Odometer

    87610 M

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    L6

  • Horsepower

    240

  • Induction

    FI

  • Interior Color

    Burgundy

  • Exterior Color

    Metallic Red

  • Generation

    1954-1964 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Body color wheels, hubcaps, Michelin blackwalls, two tops, Kenwood cassette stereo, Talbot mirror, leather upholstery. Given to Robert Stack by Desi Arnaz when Stack won an Emmy for his role in The Untouchables series in 1960 and owned by him until his death in 2003.

Condition

Repainted from original Avocado Green Well used mostly original car with a shiny but poorly masked old repaint Scuffed original upholstery, sound dashtop, tired, dirty old soft top Grungy engine Sound chrome Tired, but has lots of potential

Market commentary

Its clear Robert Stack got great pleasure from this car, and its new owner should, too. The price is extremely reasonable for the originality, sound condition and long term celebrity ownership. A good value, especially in todays bubbly 300SL environment.

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