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1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Roadster
$1,066,500
Sale Price
$1,000,000 - $1,200,000
Est. Range
Yes
Reserve
22 January 2021
Sold Date
138
Lot Number
#2+
Recent restoration
RM Sotheby's
Auction House
Chassis no. 1980427500592; Engine no. 1989807500488. Light Green Metallic with dark green cloth top over dark green leather. 2996/250hp, fuel injection, 4-speed, body color reproduction Rudge-style centerlock alloy wheels, Michelin Harmony tires, fitted luggage, tools, ivory steering wheel and shift knob, owner's manual.

Evaluation: Represented as the original engine (located and reinstalled in its most recent restoration). Electronic assist power steering added. Excellent color change paint, upholstery, chrome, and top. The chassis and engine compartment are restored like new without going too far. A beautiful 300SL meticulously restored in unusual and attractive colors in the last five years, looks like five months.

Bottom Line: Reported sold by Gooding at Amelia in 2014 for $946,000 before the original engine was found and installed during the most recent round of restoration. There was much online bidding interest but the final result was modest considering the original engine, attractive color, and pristine condition. It is a good value for the new owner.

by Rick Carey
8 February 2021

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