Lot 150

1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing

SOLD $2,012,500

Estimate

$2,000,000 - $2,400,000

Chassis

198.040.7500075

Engine

198.980.7500031

Car Highlights

Extremely Late-Production Gullwing; The 1,396th of 1,400 Built

Stunningly Finished in Dunkelblau (Dark Blue, DB 904) over Red Leather

Show-Quality Restoration Performed by Legendary Motorcar Company

Retains Matching-Numbers Engine per Factory Build Record

A Particularly Elegant and Sporting Presentation

Technical Specs

2,996 CC SOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine

Bosch Mechanical Fuel Injection

220 BHP at 5,800 RPM

4-Speed Manual Gearbox

4-Wheel Servo-Assisted Hydraulic Drum Brakes

Front Independent Suspension with Coil Springs

Rear Independent Swing-Axle Suspension with Coil Springs

Saleroom Addendum

Please note that the provenance listed in the Gullwing Registry stating that this vehicle was sold to Italy in 1994 is believed to be incorrect. Please also note that this vehicle is accompanied by a recent inspection report from the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center confirming that the car retains its matching-numbers chassis, engine, axles, and body, all correlating with its original build. The gearbox is not original to the car but is an authentic 300 SL unit from a 1957 300 SL Roadster. The inspection report is available for review in the vehicle’s history file in the Archives, or by contacting a specialist.

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