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Est: £1,337,400 - £1,634,600

1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing

United States • 15 Aug 2026

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This 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing is a beautifully restored example, finished in its factory-correct Silver Grey Metallic over Blue interior. Having undergone a multi-year restoration completed in 2022 and retaining its numbers-matching engine and sought-after Rudge wheels, it is now ready for historic road rallies.

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Restored, factory-correct color, well-maintained.

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To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' The Monterey Auction event, 13 - 15 August 2026.

$1,800,000 - $2,200,000 USD Beautifully restored example of the world’s first supercarFinished in factory-correct Silver Grey Metallic over Blue vinyl with Blue plaid insertsOffered from more than five decades of single-family ownershipNumber’s matching engine, gearbox, and front and rear axlesMulti-year restoration completed in 2022Equipped with sought-after Rudge wheelsAccompanied by a copy of its original data card and restoration invoices Widely considered the world’s first supercar, the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL is based on a purpose-built racecar that thrust the German automaker back into victory circle after a long absence.

Revered among enthusiasts and collectors, its influence is so great that the two letters in its short name have passed down through a storied lineage that continues through present day.

After resuming vehicle production following World War II, Mercedes-Benz delved into spo...

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£906,717

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£1,236,239

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£3,843,602

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