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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupé, chassis 198.043.5500786

Five RM Sotheby’s appearances document the same Alloy Gullwing and its varying auction outcomes.

What to verify before making an offer

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Documented auction results

If you’re deciding what to offer, start with transactions for cars of similar specification and history. Check the sale date, condition, and whether the price included buyer’s premium.

Selected source records in the original currency. Fees, specification, and condition can differ between sales.
ChassisDate and auctionOutcome and priceEvidence
198.043.55007862022RM Sotheby’s · Monterey 20221955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Alloy GullwingSoldUSD 5,010,000 · Published sold priceAuction evidence
198.043.55007862015RM Sotheby’s · Monterey 20151955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Alloy GullwingUnsoldEstimate USD 5,500,000 to USD 6,500,000Auction evidence
198.043.55007862012RM Sotheby’s · London 20121955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 'Alloy' GullwingUnsoldAuction evidence
198.043.55007862004RM Sotheby’s · The Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction 20041955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 'Alloy' GullwingUnsoldEstimate USD 800,000 to USD 1,000,000Auction evidence
198.043.55007862003RM Sotheby’s · Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island 20031955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 'Alloy' GullwingSoldUSD 700,000 · Published sold priceAuction evidence

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Chassis and provenance

Five RM Sotheby’s appearances document the same Alloy Gullwing and its varying auction outcomes.

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