1958 Mercedes-Benz 300Sc Coupe / 188.014.7500024 Chassis Information

Sold for $275,000 at 2013 RM Auctions - Arizona.
The Mercedes-Benz 300 was launched in 1952 and combined modern engineering and performance and the elegant Old World build quality. They were built to uncompromising standards and fitted with the latest materials and technologies. Each car was given beautiful finishes and woodwork, and was capable of carrying its occupants at triple digit speeds.

The 300S model was introduced in 1953 and given a shortened wheelbase, two-door coachwork in both open and closed styles, and a more powerful multi-carburetor engine. In 1955 came the 300Sc, with a detuned 300SL engine with Bosch mechanical fuel injection and a factory-rated 175 horsepower. They had a new 'low-pivot' swing axle rear suspension, an advanced oval tubular chassis, and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. Only 200 Sc examples were produced, of which 98 were coupes.

This example was originally delivered to New York and equipped with a radio, which it retains in modern times. It has its original engine and wears an older restoration. The current owner acquired the car in 1998.

By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2013