A Gallery of the Uniquely Green 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL “Gullwing” Heading to Auction
The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL “Gullwing” soon to be offered through Mecum Auctions.
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A Gallery of the Uniquely Green 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL “Gullwing” Heading to Auction
Image Credit: Mecum Auctions “The 300 SL is a bona fide investment-grade icon,” says John Kraman, lead TV commentator and analyst for Mecum Auctions. “The successful race history carried into the road-going touring versions as a high-performance sports car with high build quality and advanced technology as well.
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A Gallery of the Uniquely Green 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL “Gullwing” Heading to Auction
Image Credit: Mecum Auctions The 300 SL introduced “gullwing” doors, a design synonymous with supercars ever since.
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A Gallery of the Uniquely Green 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL “Gullwing” Heading to Auction
Image Credit: Mecum Auctions The original green and gray leather interior has been retrimmed in beige leather and square weave carpets.
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A Gallery of the Uniquely Green 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL “Gullwing” Heading to Auction
Image Credit: Mecum Auctions This is the only example known to have been delivered in “Mittelgrun” (Medium Green) from the factory.
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A Gallery of the Uniquely Green 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL “Gullwing” Heading to Auction
Image Credit: Mecum Auctions A total of 1,400 examples of the 300 SL “Gullwing” coupe were made between 1954 and 1957.
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A Gallery of the Uniquely Green 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL “Gullwing” Heading to Auction
Image Credit: Mecum Auctions When it comes to grand tourers, Mercedes-Benz’s original 300 SL is the quintessential classic.
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A Gallery of the Uniquely Green 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL “Gullwing” Heading to Auction
Image Credit: Mecum Auctions The car’s 215 hp, 3.0-liter straight-six engine allows for a top speed of 161 mph, which made it the fastest production car of its day when it debuted.
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A Gallery of the Uniquely Green 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL “Gullwing” Heading to Auction
Image Credit: Mecum Auctions The auction estimate on this example is between $1.8 million and $2.2 million.