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1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 'Gullwing' Coupé
Belgium • 11 Oct 2026 • Lot Lot 141 P
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 'Gullwing' Coupé is a highly desirable classic, boasting a documented history including two comprehensive restorations, the latest in 2023. Originally delivered to Spain and having spent time in the USA, it has been meticulously cared for by collectors across Europe, presenting an exceptional opportunity for enthusiasts.
Condition
8
The car has undergone two comprehensive restorations, most recently in 2023, with extensive bodywork. While documentation of these restorations is available, the car is noted to have a later model engine (1957) than its original 1955 chassis. This indicates a very well-maintained vehicle with recent significant work, but the engine replacement prevents it from being in perfect or outstanding condition. It falls into the 'Excellent' category due to the recent, documented restoration.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
198.040-55-00514
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
• One of the most iconic cars of the 20th Century • Delivered new to Spain in 1955 • Subsequently exported to the USA • First restored in the 1980s • Returned to Europe in the 1990s • Restored again in 2023 • Owned by a Luxemburg collector since 2023 "When it was first announced by Mercedes-Benz, the production 300 SL Coupé was a startling car built to the German concern's customarily startling standards, but above all what left the general public most open-mouthed about the new car was its upward-opening Gullwing doors...!" - Motors , 1963.
Post-war, Mercedes-Benz had returned to competition in 1952, fielding two of its new 300 SL (W194) sports cars in the Mille Miglia.
The pair finishing a creditable 2nd and 4th overall in this most difficult of events, and this promising start was followed up by a win in the challenging Carrera Panamericana.
The works first raced the 300 SL (Sport Leicht) in open form, but for the Le Mans 24-Hour Race in June a trio of 'gullwing'-doored coupés wa...
Points of note
£906,717
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£1,250,484
Median Price (Since 2020)
£3,843,602
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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