Lot 60

1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing

From The William M. Wonder Collection

Register to Bid

SOLD $2,040,000

Estimate

$2,000,000 - $2,500,000

Chassis

198.040.5500784

Engine

198.980.5500615

Car Highlights

Retains Matching-Numbers NSL-Series Engine per Factory Records

Equipped from New with Rudge Wheels and Numerous Sport/Competition Options

Offered in Original Colors of German Racing Silver over Blue Leather

Part of The William M. Wonder Collection for Nearly 20 Years

Very Rare and Desirable Specification More Common to Alloy-Bodied Examples

Technical Specs

2,996 CC SOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine

Bosch Mechanical Fuel Injection

240 BHP at 5,800 RPM

4-Speed Manual Gearbox

4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes

Front Independent Double-Wishbone Suspension with Coil Springs

Rear Independent Swing-Axle Suspension with Coil Springs

Saleroom Addendum

Please note that this vehicle will need attention to its brakes and shifter before regular road use.

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