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Not Sold (Est: £1,347,280 - £1,515,690)

1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing

Monaco • 25 Apr 2026 • Lot 169

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This 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing, offered at The Monaco Auction 2026, boasts a rich history, including exhibition at the 1956 Turin International Automobile Salon and intended entry into the 1957 Mille Miglia.
Having undergone a restoration in 2021 and certified by Mercedes-Benz Heritage, this desirable classic features rare Rudge wheels and is finished in its period-correct 1957 Mille Miglia livery.

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Condition 

8

The car was restored in 2021, including a mechanical refresh and repaint in the correct livery. Additionally, it was inspected and certified by Mercedes-Benz Heritage in 2025-2026.

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Transmission:

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Chassis No:

1980406500052

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Exhibited by Mercedes-Benz at the 1956 Turin International Automobile Salon; intended to privately enter the 1957 Mille Miglia Factory-equipped with rare and highly desirable competition-derived Rudge wheels from new Restored by Stefano Coratelli in 2021; included a sympathetic mechanical refresh, and refinished in the period-correct 1957 Mille Miglia livery Certified by Mercedes-Benz Heritage following an inspection and work undertaken by the department from July 2025 to February 2026

Points of note

£906,717

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£1,250,484

Median Price (Since 2020)

£3,843,602

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