1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing

Make Mercedes-Benz
Year 1954
Chassis Number 198.040.4500003
Auctioneer Gooding Company
Event Pebble Beach 2014
Auction Date 17/08/2014
Lot Number 050
Result rnm
Max Bid $0
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Chassis: 198.040.4500003
Delivered New to Automotive Legend Briggs S. Cunningham
The First Production Gullwing to Be First Delivered to a Private Customer
Displays Numerous Fascinating Pre-Production Features
Recent Full Restoration by Germany’s HK-Engineering
One of the Most Historically Signifcant Gullwings in Existence
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
Independent Double-Wishbone Front Suspension
Independent Rear Swing-Axle Suspension
1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing