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MERCEDES-BENZ (W198) 300 SL GULLWING

Lowest Price: £906,717 • Median Price: £1,250,484 • Highest Price: £3,843,602 • Sell-Through Rate: 74%

Mercedes-Benz (W198) 300 SL Gullwing

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£906,717

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SINCE 2020

£1,250,484

MEDIAN PRICE:

SINCE 2020

HIGHEST PRICE:

£3,843,602

SINCE 2020

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205

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SELL THROUGH RATE:

74%

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1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL ‘Gull...

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The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing, produced between 1954 and 1957, was derived from the company's successful W194 racing car. Its iconic "gullwing" doors were a necessity, not a design choice, due to the car's tubular spaceframe chassis, which made conventional doors impossible.

Its successor was the 300 SL Roadster, introduced in 1957.

A lesser-known fact is that the 300 SL's fuel injection system was the first of its kind to be fitted to a production car. This innovation significantly boosted the engine's power output compared to its carbureted racing counterpart.

How much is a Mercedes-Benz (W198) 300 SL Gullwing worth?

In average condition, a Mercedes-Benz (W198) 300 SL Gullwing is worth £1,236,239.

What is the most expensive Mercedes-Benz (W198) 300 SL Gullwing to sell in history publicly?

The most expensive Mercedes-Benz (W198) 300 SL Gullwing to sell in history was sold for £3,843,602.

What is the cheapest Mercedes-Benz (W198) 300 SL Gullwing to sell in history publicly?

The cheapest Mercedes-Benz (W198) 300 SL Gullwing to sell in history was sold for £93,393.

When was the Mercedes-Benz (W198) 300 SL Gullwing produced?

The Mercedes-Benz (W198) 300 SL Gullwing was produced between 1954 and 1957.

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