Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupé, chassis 198.040.5500640
RM’s Sportabteilung attribution warrants review of the individual works history. The catalogue gives a 198.040 chassis.
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| Chassis | Date and auction | Outcome and price | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198.040.5500640 | 2015RM Sotheby’s · New York - Driven By Disruption 20151955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 'Sportabteilung' Gullwing | UnsoldEstimate USD 5,000,000 to USD 7,000,000 | Auction evidence |
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Chassis and provenance
RM’s Sportabteilung attribution warrants review of the individual works history. The catalogue gives a 198.040 chassis.
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