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1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

United States • 8 May 2026

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This 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing, chassis number 6500077, was originally delivered in the US in April 1956. It features a 3.0-liter M198 inline-six engine with Bosch direct fuel injection, a four-speed manual transmission, and a red leather interior that was partially re-trimmed in 1986.

Condition

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The car has had a cosmetic refresh including a color change and partial re-trim of the interior. There is wear visible in paint, interior, or wheels. There may be small dents or curb marks.

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Odometer:

85,000 miles

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3.0-Liter M198 Inline-Six Bosch Direct Fuel Injection Four-Speed Manual Transmission White Paint Red Leather Upholstery Body-Color 15" Wheels Servo-Assisted Hydraulic Drum Brakes Four-Wheel Independent Suspension Rear Swing Axle Kenwood CD Player Matching Luggage Set Mercedes-Benz Classic Certificate
This 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL is one of 1,400 Gullwing coupes built during three years of production and was delivered new in the US in April 1956.

Chassis 6500077 is said to have received a cosmetic refresh in 1986 that included a color change to white and a partial re-trim of the red leather interior.

Purchased by the seller in 2010, the car is powered by a 3.0-liter M198 inline-six that features Bosch direct fuel injection and dry-sump lubrication.

Additional features include a four-speed manual transmission, servo-assisted hydraulic drum brakes, four-wheel independent suspension with a rear swing axle, and body-color 15” steel wheels. This W198 coupe is now offered with a Mercedes-...