Used · Available
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing
Typical market price €1,590,000
€1,351,500
You save €238,500
Prices are shown in euro and are the prices published by Red Line Cars for the vehicle listed.
- First registration
- 02/1955
- Mileage
- 17,159 km
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Transmission
- Manual
- Power
- 158 kW (215 hp)
- Body type
- Classic Sports Coupé
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Description
An exceptionally early 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupé in its original DB 180 Silver Grey Metallic colour combination, paired with blue plaid cloth seats and blue leather trim. First delivered to San Francisco on 24 February 1955, this Gullwing spent many years in California before moving to Switzerland in 1986. It was acquired from an Italian collector in 2012 and has remained in the same careful collector ownership for more than 14 years. A substantial partial restoration was completed in 2012–2013, followed by considerate use and regular specialist maintenance. Delivery is arranged separately and quoted according to destination, including European and USA delivery.
Delivery — what to expect
The listed price is for the vehicle only. Delivery is arranged and invoiced separately once your assigned agent confirms the handover details.
- Short / national routes: €300–€600
- Cross-border to a neighbouring country: €600–€900
- Longer cross-border routes: €1,000–€1,800
- Per-km guide for open/shared transport: €0.80–€1.50/km
Delivery is quoted and invoiced separately from the vehicle price. The figures above are indicative transport-only estimates; the exact cost depends on the destination, carrier availability and whether open or enclosed transport is chosen. Your assigned agent confirms the final quote before any transport is booked.
Highlights
- Early 1955 Gullwing in original DB 180 Silver Grey Metallic
- Documented delivery to San Francisco on 24 February 1955
- Blue plaid cloth seats with blue leather cabin trim
- Long-term collector ownership and 2012–2013 partial restoration
- Two-piece luggage set and additional seat cushion set
Specification
- Vehicle number
- 1332
- Engine
- 2,996 cc inline-six petrol
- Power
- 158 kW (215 hp)
- Transmission
- Manual gearbox
- Body
- 2-door classic sports coupé
- Exterior colour
- Silver Grey Metallic (DB 180)
- Interior
- Blue plaid cloth and blue leather
- Climate control
- None
Equipment
Exterior
- DB 180 Silver Grey Metallic finish
- Iconic upward-opening gullwing doors
- Chrome bumpers and exterior brightwork
- Period-correct steel wheels with chrome hubcaps
Comfort
- Blue plaid cloth seats
- Blue leather interior trim
- Two-piece fitted luggage set
- Additional blue leather seat cushion set
Media
- Becker Europa radio
- Automatic antenna
Performance
- 2,996 cc inline-six petrol engine
- Four-speed manual gearbox
- Front disc-brake conversion
- Electric auxiliary cooling fan
History
- First delivered through Mercedes-Benz to San Francisco
- California provenance followed by Swiss registration from 1986
- Acquired from an Italian collector in 2012
- Substantial partial restoration completed in 2012–2013
- Regular specialist workshop maintenance
History
- First registration
- 02/1955
- Recorded mileage
- 17,159 km
- First delivery
- San Francisco, USA — 24 February 1955
- European history
- Switzerland from 1986; acquired from Italy in 2012
- Collector ownership
- Same careful ownership for more than 14 years
- Restoration
- Substantial partial restoration, 2012–2013
Inspection, location and delivery
- Inspection
- Independent specialist inspection can be arranged at the vehicle's current central European location before purchase.
- Location
- The vehicle is held at our central European hub. Inspection and enclosed transport can be coordinated for European and USA buyers.
- Delivery or collection
- European and USA delivery is available by separate quotation based on destination, transport method, insurance and customs requirements.
- Shipping
- The advertised vehicle price excludes delivery, import duties, registration costs and destination taxes.
Pricing
Our published price reflects our direct-sale model and is set 15% below the documented reference market price of €1,590,000.