Vehicle Description
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing: Same Owner Since 1962 and
Retaining its Original EngineThis 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing
is a matching numbers example that's been under the same ownership
since 1962. Dark metallic silver with black leather interior.
Originally, the car left the factory in DB158 (white grey). It runs
and drives well but the older repaint is showing its age at this
point. This 300 SL Gullwing was in the hands of one appreciative
owner for nearly 57 years. In the earlier years, the previous owner
enjoyed the Gullwing as his daily driver. In later years, he would
take part in Gullwing Group club events. At some point in the
1970s, he had the Gullwing repainted from its original Weissgrau
(White-Gray, DB 158) to its current shade of dark metallic silver.
Inside, the instrument panel still presents in its original factory
paint finish. The seats and interior panels that received new
materials many years ago display an inviting patina. Most
important, 5500553 retains its original, matching-numbers engine
(5500569), in accordance with its Mercedes-Benz build record.Today,
300 SL Gullwings and roadsters are a favorite on long-distance
tours and rallies due to their durability, reliability, and driving
dynamics. This Gullwing would certainly be an eligible and welcome
participant on many of the most popular driving events around the
world, including the Copperstate 1000, Colorado Grand, and Mille
Miglia. Over six decades have passed since the last Gullwing rolled
off the Stuttgart assembly line; most have changed hands many times
over and it is becoming increasingly difficult to find one that has
been with a single caretaker for the majority of its existence.
5500553 is one such car, that has been enjoyed, respected, and
maintained for nearly 60 years. As such, this Gullwing has the
pedigree to become an heirloom for its next enthusiastic owner. A
Privately Held Gullwing Virtually Unknown to the Broader Collecting
Community Single Private Ownership from 1962 to 2019 Retains
Matching-Numbers Engine per Factory Build Record Driven for Many
Years as Daily Transport A Fantastic Example for Show or TourPrice:
$1,095,000
