1962 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

VIN: 19804210003000

$951,500

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Gooding & Company

  • Location

    Scottsdale, AZ; US

  • Event date

    Jan 22 - Jan 23, 2011

  • Lot

    126

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    19804210003000

  • Body style

    Roadster

  • Odometer

    7368 M

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    L6

  • Horsepower

    250

  • Induction

    FI

  • Interior Color

    Red

  • Exterior Color

    Cream

  • Generation

    1954-1964 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Red wheels, painted hubcaps, whitewalls, bullet mirror, multiband radio.

Condition

A sound original car stored by its first owner, C. Jewett Henry, in 1970 with 7,368 miles and not brought out until just before the auction. Sound paint with some loss and flaking, good original upholstery and chrome. Mechanically resuscitated by Paul Russell & Company. A real time capsule.

Market commentary

This is a premium of more than 50% for this cars originality, comprehensive equipment and low miles, a breathtaking amount.

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