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1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupe

Sold at Broad Arrow Auctions on Feb. 15, 2025.

$1,490,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $1,350,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 8, 2026.

The car

Year
1955
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz SL
Generation
300 SL (W198)
Version
300 SL Gullwing
Miles shown
58,375
Chassis
1980405500429

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 23 comparable sales, 3% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$1,392,500 to $1,837,500
Median$1,650,000
Sales behind it23Likely

From 23 sales of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing (300 SL (W198)) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $1,392,500 and $1,837,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL GullwingGooding Christie's, Aug. 15, 2026Gooding Christie'sAug. 15, 2026$2,700,000
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL GullwingRM Sotheby's, Aug. 15, 2026RM Sotheby'sAug. 15, 2026$1,490,000
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL GullwingRM Sotheby's, Aug. 15, 2026RM Sotheby'sAug. 15, 2026$1,650,000
1955 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL GULLWING COUPEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 24, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 24, 2026$2,300,000
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL GullwingBring a Trailer, July 30, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 30, 2025$1,750,000
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL GullwingBring a Trailer, June 27, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 27, 2025$1,800,000
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing w/ Factory Rudge Wheel OptionBring a Trailer, April 18, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 18, 2025$2,400,300
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL GullwingGooding Christie's, March 7, 2025Gooding Christie'sMarch 7, 2025$1,360,000