1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing
Sold at Gooding Christie's on Aug. 15, 2026.
$2,975,000Confirmed
The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $2,700,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 10, 2026.
The car
- Year
- 1955
- Make and model
- Mercedes-Benz SL
- Generation
- 300 SL (W198)
- Version
- 300 SL Gullwing
- Chassis
- 1980405500517
- Condition
- Excellent (2)Likely
Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.
Against comparable sales
Above the middle half of 23 comparable sales, 49% over its top.
Middle half of sales$1,355,000 to $1,812,500
Median$1,550,000
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 $1,355,000 and $1,812,500.
Closest sales
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL GullwingBring a Trailer, Oct. 29, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Oct. 29, 2026 | $1,710,000 |
| 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL GullwingRM Sotheby's, Aug. 15, 2026 | RM Sotheby's | Aug. 15, 2026 | $1,490,000 |
| 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL GullwingRM Sotheby's, Aug. 15, 2026 | RM Sotheby's | Aug. 15, 2026 | $1,650,000 |
| 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing CoupeBroad Arrow, Aug. 14, 2026 | Broad Arrow | Aug. 14, 2026 | $1,540,909 |
| 1955 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL GULLWING COUPEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 24, 2026 | Barrett-Jackson | Jan. 24, 2026 | $2,300,000 |
| 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing CoupeBroad Arrow, Aug. 14, 2025 | Broad Arrow | Aug. 14, 2025 | $1,725,000 |
| 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL GullwingBring a Trailer, July 30, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | July 30, 2025 | $1,750,000 |
| 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL GullwingBring a Trailer, June 27, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | June 27, 2025 | $1,800,000 |