Cabriolet A
Chassis #: 188.015.5500030
Engine #: 199.980.5500033
Sold for $990,000 at 2014 Gooding & Company - Amelia Island Sale.
In the years prior to World War II, German automakers like Mercedes-Benz would demonstrate the might of German engineering and power on the race track. Though defeated in the war, there was no dampening the engineering talents of the likes of those at Mercedes-Benz. While the company would quickly gain fame for the rawness of its 300SL Gullwing, the company would also claim its place amongst the refined elite once again. It seemed the company would never be able to reclaim the grandeur of its famed 540K. However, the 300Sc certainly stands as a proud reclaiming of decadence by Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes' Type 300 would be produced for a period of some 11 years. And, from that first introduction at Frankfurt in 1951, the 300 would certainly one of the most luxurious automobiles available in the world. Merely half a decade removed from the grit and filth of war, the 300 offered its clients such amenities and comforts that it made all of those ugly memories quickly fade. Not surprisingly, the numbers of Type 300 automobiles produced would be small. However, the number of Sc models of the 300 would be even less. In fact, just a total of 53 examples would be built between 1955 and 1956, with the majority being built in 1956. Therefore, chassis 00030 would be particularly worthy of note seeing that it would be one of the few actually built in 1955.
Chassis 00033 would be an example of one of Mercedes' magnificent 300 Roadsters. Besides its sporty, low windshield look and fine appointments in the interior, the Roadster version would come with a retractable top that folded neatly into its well and does not protrude like many other designs. Furthermore, the ride comfort and small touches of chrome and wood would make for a truly elegant touring automobile.
'1955 Mercedes-Benz 300Sc News, Pictures, Specifications and Information', (http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z14290/Mercedes-Benz-300SC.aspx). Conceptcarz.com: From Concept to Production. http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z14290/Mercedes-Benz-300SC.aspx. Retrieved 20 February 2014.'Lot No. 80: 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300Sc Roadster', (http://www.goodingco.com/vehicle/1955-mercedes-benz-300-sc-roadster-2/#tab1). Gooding & Company. http://www.goodingco.com/vehicle/1955-mercedes-benz-300-sc-roadster-2/#tab1. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
'History of the 300 Convertible Sedan', (http://www.silverstarrestorations.com/300_con_sedan.htm). SilverStaRestorations. http://www.silverstarrestorations.com/300_con_sedan.htm. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SC
Mercedes-Benz
2014 Gooding & Company - Amelia Island Sale
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $850,000-USD $1,000,000
Sale Price :
USD $990,000
2011 The Scottsdale Auction - Gooding & Company
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $575,000-USD $650,000
Sale Price :
USD $660,000
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SC Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Mercedes-Benz 300SC
(Data based on Model Year 1955 sales)
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc Coupe Chassis#: 188.014.5500025 Sold for USD$439,500 2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey | ![]() |
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc Coupé Chassis#: 188.014.5500003 Sold for USD$487,049 2019 RM Sothebys : Essen | |
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc Coupe Chassis#: 188.014.5500018 Sold for USD$429,000 2017 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | ![]() ![]() |
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc Roadster Chassis#: 188.015.5500030 Sold for USD$990,000 2014 Gooding & Company - Amelia Island Sale | ![]() |
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc Roadster Chassis#: 188.015.5500030 Sold for USD$660,000 2011 The Scottsdale Auction - Gooding & Company | ![]() |
1955 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SC COUPE Sold for USD$192,500 2009 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction | |
1955 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SC COUPE Sold for USD$253,000 2008 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2008 | |
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SC Cabriolet A Sold for USD$352,000 2007 Christie's Exceptional Motor Cars at the Monterey Jet Center | ![]() ![]() |
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SC Coupe Chassis#: 550001 Sold for USD$241,502 2005 Bonhams - Les Grandes Marques a Monaco |
Mercedes-Benz 300SCs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SC's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc Coupe | 188.014.5500025 | 2015 RM Sotheby's NY Auction : Driven By Distruption | $600,000 | $800,000 |
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