1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

VIN: 1980427500600

$1,842,500

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Auctions

  • Location

    Amelia Island, FL; US

  • Event date

    Mar 8, 2014

  • Lot

    122

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1980427500600

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  • Body style

    Roadster

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    L6

  • Horsepower

    240

  • Induction

    FI

  • Interior Color

    Red

  • Exterior Color

    Silver-Blue

  • Generation

    1954-1964 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Euro headlights, Rudge wheels, Dunlop blackwall tires, Becker radio, books, tools, Rudge spare wheel and tire, cloth top, leather interior.

Condition

First owned by 19 year old actress Natalie Wood, who had it painted pink from the original Silver Restored in the present intriguing shade in 2000 Class winner at Amelia Island in 2012 In impeccable condition showing slight evidence of use but meticulously maintained with excellent paint, chrome, interior and gauges

Market commentary

The celebrity provenance is a slight bonus in the value of this gorgeous 300SL, which brought a realistic price amongst the exaggerated valuations placed on similar cars these days.

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