AUCTION this October!! Pre-Auction estimate $450,000 to $550,000.
This is a fresh four year concours restoration of a beautiful
hand-built 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300Sc Coupe. The restoration was
literally finished in March 2020. It has been owned by the Arsuaga
family for the past 30 years in La Jolla, California. This 300Sc
has never been shown and will provide ample opportunity to the new
owner to share it at concours events worldwide. According to the
data card supplied by Mercedes, this was a USA delivered car from
new to Mr. J. Louis. The Arsuaga family bought it from the
internationally known 300Sc expert Chuck Brahms. This is one of the
98 fuel-injected 300Sc coupes built by Mercedes-Benz and one of the
most rare post-War offerings by the factory. It is rare to have a
300Sc that was delivered new in the USA, and has been in California
for most, if not all of its life. The vehicle offered here is a
beautiful example that has been subject to a complete no-expense
spared restoration. The livery is finished in a deep dark blue and
the body retains all the original chrome work, which was
individually made to fit each car. Inside, the deep tan leather is
matched with original handles and fittings capped off with the
carefully restored walnut dashboard. The rear compartment includes
a purpose-built stowage compartment, and the spare wheel and tools
are in excellent condition. The tan leather luggage is in the trunk
and really sets the motorcar apart as the ultimate touring machine.
This is a stunning, high quality restoration by Sebastian Dominguez
at SB Coachwork Restorations in Southern California. They are well
regarded for their metal finishing without using fillers. The 300Sc
was in nice original condition when the restoration was started.
Every component of the car was rebuilt and restored. The original
chrome wheels (correctly date coded) look fantastic. This 300Sc is
ready for concours competition world-wide. It has yet to be shown
and is worth of Pebble Beach, Amelia Island and Villa d'Este. It
has recently been inspected by a renowned expert who verified the
quality of the restoration work. The finishing mechanical
fine-tuning has been completed by Doctor Jaguar in Albuquerque, NM.
The Coupe has been prepared for long distance and spirited touring
and is very well sorted. This motorcar is ready for immediate
enjoyment. Chassis number: 188 014 65 00093 Engine number:199 980
65 00093 Body number: 188 014 65 00052 Transmission: 188 195 Front
axle: 229 L 228 R Rear Axle: 127 hyp Steering: DB 129
SPECIFICATIONS: 175 hp (DIN), 2,996 cc OHC inline six-cylinder
engine with Bosch mechanical fuel injection, four-speed manual
transmission, independent front suspension with tube shocks and
coil springs, single-pivot rear swing axle with tube shocks and
coil springs, and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. Wheelbase:
2,902 mm For more information, email call or text Harry Clark at
+1.602.245.7200 or email us at
[email protected].
