Lot 150

1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing

SOLD $1,572,500

Estimate

$1,600,000 - $2,000,000

Chassis

198.040.6500053

Engine

198.980.6500072

Car Highlights

Special-Order Gullwing Originally Finished in Black over Dark Red Leather

Sold New to Racing Driver Rolf-Friedrich Götze and Entered in the 1956 Rallye Trifels

Carefully Maintained by One New York-Based Enthusiast for over 50 Years

Presented in Well-Preserved, Unrestored Condition with Outstanding Patina

Retains Matching-Numbers Engine and Features “NSL” Components

Accompanied by Tool Kit, Belly Pans, Data Card Copy, and History File

Technical Specs

2,996 CC SOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine

Bosch Mechanical Fuel Injection

250 BHP at 6,200 RPM

4-Speed Manual Gearbox

4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes

Front Independent Double-Wishbone Suspension with Coil Springs

Rear Swing-Axle Suspension with Coil Springs

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