1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

VIN: 1980427500568

$1,237,500

Sold

1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Seller details

  • Auction

    Gooding & Company

  • Location

    Amelia Island, FL; US

  • Event date

    Mar 13, 2015

  • Lot

    15

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1980427500568

  • Body style

    Roadster

  • Engine Type

    I6

  • Horsepower

    240

  • Induction

    FI

  • Interior Color

    Green

  • Exterior Color

    White

  • Generation

    1954-1964 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Rudge-style centerlock wheels, P4000 tires, Becker Mexico radio, white steering wheel, Euro headlights.

Condition

#2 Excellent

Could win a regional car show. Drives like new.

About Hagerty’s condition ratingsClose

27,249 mile car restored in 1992 with very good paint, chrome and interior. Engine compartment is spotless and accurate. Engine intake plenum is silver painted. Wheel wells are painted exterior color and show scant evidence of road use.

Market commentary

Few owners and a history of continuing attention are among this 300SL's desirable attributes along with its attract6ive and unusual combination of white paint over green leather and a green top. It brought a representative price for its history, condition and presentation.

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