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£1,413,162 (Est: £1,374,400 - £1,718,000)

1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupe

Italy • 16 May 2026 • Lot 124

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1957 Gullwing is a rare find, being one of only 70 produced in its final year and one of six finished in White Grey. It boasts matching numbers and a special-order Blue leather interior, maintaining originality and eligibility for prestigious events.

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Condition 

8

The car retains numerous original matching-numbers components and benefits from decades of maintenance, never having been the recipient of a complete restoration. This suggests it's very well-maintained with minimal cosmetic imperfections. No dents or paint damage is mentioned, fitting the 'Excellent' category.

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Manual

Transmission:

198.040.7500048

Chassis No:

Odometer:

64,349 miles

[Reg Number]

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

LHD

One of only 70 Gullwings from the final production year.

One of just six finished in White Grey for 1957.

Originally specified with a special-order Blue leather interior, Becker Mexico radio, and automatic antenna.

Retains numerous original matching-numbers components including its chassis, engine, body, transmission, steering box, and front spindles.

Benefits from decades of maintenance, having never been the recipient of a complete restoration.

2014 Mille Miglia Storica participant and eligible for the world's most prestigious events including the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este and Colorado Grand.

Solo 70 Gullwing prodotte nel 1957.

Una delle sole sei rifinite in White Grey nell'ultimo anno di produzione.

Originariamente configurata con interno in pelle blu su ordinazione speciale, radio Becker Mexico e antenna automatica.

Conserva numerosi componenti originali matching-numbers come telaio, motore, carrozzeria, trasmissione, scatola dello sterzo e mozzi anteriori.

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Points of note

£583,227

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£973,122

Median Price (Since 2020)

£2,270,612

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