Amelia Island 2016 – the hammer has crashed down on another busy weekend. This year featured three Mercedes-Benz 300 SL offerings, one roadster and two gullwings – two of which were sold.
Below is a quick reference and summary of the 300 SL’s offered at Amelia Island 2016 along with links to the full lot details for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy.
| 1957 MB 300 SL Roadster | (No Sale) |
| 1955 MB 300 SL Gullwing | $1,265,000 |
| 1955 MB 300 SL Gullwing | $902,000 |
1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster
(No Sale) | RM Sotheby’s
– Desirable late production, alloy block and disc brake 300SL
– Offered from enthusiast ownership for the last 42 years; twice driven from coast to coast
– Restored by renowned 300 SL experts Rudi & Company in 2002
– Class winner at Amelia Island and Hilton Head; dutifully maintained since
– Includes full set of matching luggage
– Offered from enthusiast ownership for the last 42 years; twice driven from coast to coast
– Restored by renowned 300 SL experts Rudi & Company in 2002
– Class winner at Amelia Island and Hilton Head; dutifully maintained since
– Includes full set of matching luggage
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing
$1,265,000 (SOLD) | RM Sotheby’s
– Full concours-quality restoration by marque specialists Scott Grundfor and Kienle
– Decades of well-known ownership history
– Desirable upgrades of NSL camshaft, fitted luggage, and Rudge-style wheels
– Accompanied by restoration and service documentation and a copy of the factory build sheet
– A fine example of an iconic Mercedes-Benz
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupe
$902,000 (SOLD) | Bonhams
– Professionally restored
– Aftermarket air conditioning
– Fitted with Rudge disc wheels
– Fitted luggage
– Aftermarket air conditioning
– Fitted with Rudge disc wheels
– Fitted luggage
