1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing

Make Mercedes-Benz
Year 1955
Chassis Number 198.040.5500098
Auctioneer Gooding Company
Event Scottsdale 2017
Auction Date 21/01/2017
Lot Number 018
Result sold
Sold For $1,457,500
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Chassis: 198.040.5500098
A Thrilling Find Worthy of Preservation or Concours Restoration
Offered from over 60 Years of Single Family Ownership and Care
Showing Just 31,239 Miles from New
Complete with Belly Pans and Many Unique Accessories
Accompanied by Copies of Factory Wagenkarte and Build Sheet
2,996 CC SOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
215 BHP at 6,500 RPM
Bosch Mechanical Direct Fuel Injection
4-Speed Manual Gearbox
4-Wheel Servo-Assisted Hydraulic Drum Brakes
Independent Double-Wishbone Front Suspension with Coil Springs
Independent Rear Swing-Axle Suspension with Coil Springs
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing