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1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupe

  • Chassis Number: 198.040.5500646
This Mercedes-Benz Gulling was constructed on August 24, 1955 and was originally finished in a Silver Grey Metallic (DB 180) paint scheme with blue leather upholstery and plaid fabric inserts. It was delivered to its first owner, Friedrich Stuckenbröker, on January 7, 1956. It remained with Herr Stuckenbröker for little more than a year, as in summer 1957 it was sold to a US buyer through an American agent in Germany. It was shipped from Hamburg to New York aboard the S.S. Erlangen on September 7, 1957. Upon arrival in the United States, it was delivered to its second owner, Dr. Harry A. Kaplan of Brooklyn, New York. In September 1963, the Gullwing was sold to Helmut F. Geiger of Mountainside, New Jersey. It was registered in New Jersey with the license plate 'IBS 107'. Early in his ownership, Mr. Geiger re-painted the 300 SL white but left the original silver paint on the dashboard.

After the 1970s, the car was rarely driven. It remained with Mr. Geiger, residing in his garage, for over 50 years.

The car is well preserved with the original upholstery and many original components. The speedometer has been converted to miles-per-hour units and the original mileage cannot be verified. The present odometer reading is 33,845 which may reflect the total mileage since it arrived in New York in 1957.

This Gullwing has a Becker Mexico radio, belly pans, and jack, as well as its original service book, parts catalogue, and instruction manual.

By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2014

2014 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $1,400,000-USD $1,800,000 
Lot was not sold

1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL

(Data based on Model Year 1956 sales)
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 'Alloy' Gullwing
Chassis#: 198.043.5500872
Sold for USD$9,355,000
  2024 RM Sothebys : The Junkyard : Rudi Klein Collection
 
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe
Chassis#: 198.040.6500.176
Sold for USD$1,624,000
  2024 Bonhams : Miami
 
1956 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL GULLWING COUPE
Chassis#: 1980406500225
Sold for USD$3,410,000
  2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
 
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing
Chassis#: 1980406500214
Sold for USD$2,035,000
  2024 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 'Gullwing' Coupe
Chassis#: 198.040.6500146
Sold for USD$1,930,000
  2023 Broad Arrow : Monterey Jet Center
 
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing
Chassis#: 198.040.6500214
Sold for USD$1,572,500
  2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL image  1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL image  
1956 MERCEDES-BENZ 300 SL GULLWING
Chassis#: 198.040.6500278
Sold for USD$970,631
  2022 Gooding & Company : London Auction
 
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe
Chassis#: 198.040.6500146
Sold for USD$1,737,500
  2022 Bonhams : The Quail Auction
 
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 'Gullwing' Coupe
Chassis#: 198.040-6500176
Sold for USD$1,627,500
  2022 Broad Arrow Auctions : Monterey Jet Center Auction
 
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing
Chassis#: 198.040.6500044
Sold for USD$1,655,000
  2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey
 
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing
Chassis#: 198.040.6500278
Sold for USD$1,325,000
  2021 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours Auction
 
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing
Sold for USD$1,567,500
  2021 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing
Chassis#: 198.040.6500206
Sold for USD$1,581,250
  2019 RM Sothebys : Abu Dhabi
 
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing
Chassis#: 198.040.6500143
Sold for USD$1,127,500
  2018 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
 
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Papillon
Chassis#: 198.040 6500180
Sold for USD$1,190,928
  2018 Artcurial : LeMans Classic
 
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing
Chassis#: 198.040.6500292
Sold for USD$1,077,500
  2018 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
 
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing
Chassis#: 198.040.6500174
Sold for USD$1,320,000
  2018 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale, Az.
 
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL 'Gullwing' - The 1956 International
Sold for USD$1,443,000
  2015 Coys Blenheim Palace Summer Sale
 
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing
Chassis#: 198.0406500280
Sold for USD$1,595,000
  2014 Rick Cole Auctions : Monterey
 
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing
Chassis#: 1980406500262
Sold for USD$1,320,000
  2014 Russo & Steele - Monterey
 

Mercedes-Benz 300 SLs That Failed To Sell At Auction

1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe198.040.55007332024 Bonhams : The Scottsdale Auction $1,500,000$1,700,000
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing198.040.65002062023 RM Sothebys : London $1,250,000$1,500,000
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing198.040.65002122019 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island $1,200,000$1,400,000
1956 Mercedes Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupe 2019 Russo & Steele : Amelia Island $1,300,000$1,500,000
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Papillon19804065000712017 Artcurial : Retromobile $1,200,000$1,400,000
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing19804065002142015 Mecum : Monterey$1,450,000$1,800,000$2,200,000
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing198.040.65002802015 Gooding & Company Arizona $1,550,000$1,850,000
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing198.040.55006462014 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours $1,400,000$1,800,000
1956 Mercedes Benz 300 SL Gullwing 2006 Russo and Steele Auction in Monterey   
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing19804065002732004 Bonhams Gentlemen's Sale $400,000$450,000
1956 Mercedes Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe 2003 Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction$185,000  
1956 MERCEDES-BENZ 300 SL GULLWING COUPE 2002 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN$190,000  
1956 MERCEDES-BENZ GULLWING COUPE 2001 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN$250,000  

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