A complete review of this 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing with the full Mercedes Racing history of how the W-194 Gullwing lead to The Greatest Sports Car Ever Built. With such racing icons as Stirling Moss and Juan Manuel Fangio piloting the famous 300 SLR too unprecedented success in competition with the Rudolf Uhlenhaut’s engineering brilliance saw these pure racecars take production form in the 300 SL “Gullwing” Coupe of 1954. Following the 300SLR’s racing achievements, Mercedes-Benz the inventor of the automobile, launched the most iconic car of all time, the 300 SL “Gullwing.” Instantly changing the game, shifting the paradigm in automotive design and performance forever.
As the fastest production car in the world upon its debut, the 300 SL was an exquisite reflection of Mercedes-Benz’s position at the pinnacle of the automotive space in the mid-1950s. The Gullwing is possibly the most recognizable Mercedes-Benz sports car ever made with its combination of cutting-edge racing-derived technology and captivating styling ensuring it a place among the motoring greats.
This 300SL Gullwing offered here for sale is truely an absolutely outstanding restored example. Previously part of a very prestigious West Coast collection housing some of the world’s most important pre and post war sports cars. Due to the previous owner’s extreme expectation for the highest quality, this 300SL was subject to a complete nut and bolt, no expense spared restoration by the experts at RM Auto Restoration who have won Best Of Show at Pebble Beach Concours on multiple occasions.
The complete body was stripped to bare metal and finished in beautiful “DB 218” Lindgrun Green. The interior was trimmed in stunning “1097” Crema leather interior and comes with two sets of seat cushions, green plaid or Crema leather with matching Lindgrun Green piping. As important as the overall quality of the restoration, this example still retains its numbers matching engine, transmission, and rear axle all of which have been rebuilt by noted 300SL expert Scott Grundfor. Additionally fitted with the optional chrome Rudge wheels and fitted luggage completes the styling to create one of the most unique and aesthetically pleasing 300SL’s we have laid our eyes on.
Since the restoration has been completed, it has been mostly shown and used only occasionally on the perfect sunny day. During its time post restoration, the previous owner entrusted the help of Mercedes Benz Classic for all normal service and maintenance needs. A large binder full of service receipts are included in the sale showing immense care taken by the previous ownership. Also included in the sale are photos of the restoration, service receipts from RM restoration, invoices from Scott Grundfor Company and more.
Documenting this special 300SL is the Mercedes-Benz Data Card as well as being listed in the Gullwing register. Brought to you by Legendary Motorcar.