1955 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing For Sale - Beautiful Restoration By
Marque Expert, Listed In 300SL Reg LMC is very proud to offer for
sale this 1955 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing The Mercedes-Benz 300SL
"Gullwing," produced from 1954 to 1957, is widely regarded as the
world's first true supercar. Born from racing success, it featured
a lightweight tubular frame and innovative Bosch mechanical fuel
injection, giving its 3.0-liter inline-six up to 240
horsepower-exceptional for the era. Its most iconic feature, the
upward-hinged gullwing doors, was a necessity of its frame design
and became an enduring symbol of automotive style. With a top speed
of 160 mph, the 300SL was the fastest production car of its day,
blending advanced engineering with timeless elegance. Today, it
remains one of the most coveted and collectible cars in the world.
This 300 SL Gullwing was originally ordered through Mercedes-Benz
distributors in New York City and its earliest recorded owner in
the Gull Wing Group Registry was Theodore Soltis of Wilmington,
Delaware. Under previous ownership, the 300 SL was cosmetically
restored by a marque specialist, finished in elegant Silver Gray
(DB 180) with a pigskin-grain brown leather interior-a color
combination famously featured in Ralph Lauren's collection.
Mechanical servicing has been performed as needed, with supporting
invoices included in the history file. Importantly, the car retains
its numbers-matching chassis and engine, as confirmed by the data
card, along with its matching body and front and rear axles. Today,
it is equipped with reproduction Rudge wheels, fitted luggage, and
belly pans-three of the most desirable and coveted options for the
model. This superbly presented 300 SL remains an ideally specified
example of the car widely regarded as the progenitor of the modern
supercar. Additional Details: 1955 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL GULLWING -
Vehicle Details
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL
Listing ID:CC-1997413
Price:Contact Seller
Location:Halton Hills, Ontario
Year:1955
Make:Mercedes-Benz
Model:300SL
Odometer:0
Stock Number:2025074
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