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“Today, some 60 years on, it is almost impossible to find another pair of 300 SLs still in their original family
ownership and unrestored,” notes Garth Hammers, Specialist at Gooding & Company. “I think collectors are
going to be very excited to see these two particular cars come to auction at Pebble Beach.”
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing
(Estimate: $1,000,000-$1,300,000)
The story begins with a car-loving publishing executive living in the Midwest in the mid-1950s. When he
ordered a 1955 Gullwing through Max Hoffman’s New York dealership, he eschewed convention and
adamantly specified that his new sports car be outfitted in British Racing Green (DB 221) over tan leather. A
rarely seen color combination among the total of 1,400 Gullwings built. Even more surprising, this Gullwing
has accrued just over 16,000 miles from new and remains in original, unrestored condition.
1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster
(Estimate: $800,000-$1,000,000)
When the 300 SL Roadster debuted in 1957, this car aficionado seized the opportunity to acquire an example
to complement his bespoke Gullwing, finished in the stunning Silver-Blue Metallic (DB 353) over a gray leather
interior and a parchment soft top. The Roadster now shows just under 38,000 miles and still retains its
original matching Karl Baisch luggage set. As one of the most iconic and beautiful designs in the history of
Mercedes-Benz, this Roadster is an untouched beauty and the perfect preservation candidate.
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The Pebble Beach Auctions
Dates
Friday, August 18 at 6:00pm and Saturday, August 19 at 11:00am
Location
Equestrian Center, Corner of Stevenson Drive and Portola Road, Pebble Beach, CA
Public preview
Wednesday, August 16 - Saturday, August 19
Auction catalogues
$100, includes admission for two to the viewing and the auctions
General admission
$40, includes admission for one to the viewing and the auctions
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