1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing

Make	Mercedes-Benz
Year	1955
Chassis Number	198.040.5500243
Auctioneer	Gooding Company
Event	Pebble Beach 2015
Auction Date	16/08/2015
Lot Number	131
Result	sold
Sold For	$1,595,000
Auction Page	Visit auction page

Chassis: 198.040.5500243
One-of-a-Kind Factory Color Combination
One of Only Two Gullwings Originally Finished in Dunkelgrau
Restoration Completed in 2015 Includes Both Tartan and Leather Seat Cushions
Chassis, Engine, and Body Numbers Correspond to Factory Build Record
An Incredibly Striking and Beautifully Presented Gullwing
2,996 CC SOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Bosch Mechanical Fuel Injection
220 BHP at 5,800 RPM
4-Speed Manual Gearbox
4-Wheel Drum Brakes
Independent Double-Wishbone Front Suspension
Rear Swing-Axle Suspension with Coil Springs