1954 Mercedes Benz 300sl

The Mercedes- Benz icon design referenced as the Gull wing is offered here for sale. The manufacturer Zertifikat states this car was built as vehicle identification number 198 040 45 00 103 having engine number 198 980 45 00 088 and body number A 198 040 45 00 101 as it shows today. Delivered 9-12-54 to the Mercedes-Benz sales distribution agency USA in paintwork DB code 534 fire brigade red with interior appointments DB code 955 leather light grey and listing the options for the car as bumpers with guards,1kg of lacquer, windshield washer, instruments in English, sealed-beam lighting units with separate parking light and sea worthy packing with light sea box. An extensive 2 year restoration was preformed by the recognized experts in the field pertaining to this model to bring the car to finer standards than originally delivered from the factory. Complete mechanical restoration including motor with injectors and pumps, transmission, rear end, and brakes. The paint, plating and interior have a final fit and finish unsurpassed by any other restored models the German and US 300sl club registers tell us. Just back from a sorting out after the final tuning this one is ready to be enjoyed and shown for the concourse meticulous judging requirements if so desired. The vintage Nardi wooden steering wheel, matching grey luggage and 5 dated Rudge wheels with original delivery continental tires are a few finishing touches added to show the car in its most presentable form. Included with the car are 5 original dated steel wheels with caps for driving the car with a modern mounted tire to ensure safety. Nothing being left out the original tool kit is like new including the tire gauge and box along with the cars books and manuals. All receipts for the restoration are available to be seen as well as the knowledge and guarantee of the mechanical work preformed to be as represented.

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Sold at Russo and Steele Auction in Monterey 2007

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