conceptcarz.com

Image credit: © conceptcarz.com (Reproduction Or reuse prohibited).

1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SC Coupe

  • Chassis Number: 188.014.5500025
  • Engine Number: 199.980.5500027
The Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc was built in exclusive numbers with approximately 200 examples made across all three body styles (coupe, convertible, and roadster). They were introduced in September of 1955 and succeeded the 300 S which had been introduced in October 1951. While the 300 S employed a street-tuned, triple-carbureted version of the engine from the 300 SL racing car, the 300 Sc received a new Bosch fuel-injected variant of the 300-series engine.

This particular example is a 300 Sc Coupe, one of 98 examples built in this configuration. It was originally sold by the Mercedes-Benz distributors in Los Angeles, and originally finished in Blue (DB 320) over Gray (955) leather with Becker Mexico radio, automatic antenna, and sealed-beam headlights. The car received a restoration by Charles Brahms of Irvine, California during the 1990s. Throughout its existence, this Coupe has been driven 58,522 miles.

The 2,996cc OHC inline six-cylinder engine with Bosch mechanical fuel injection produces 175 hp (DIN) and is paired with a four-speed manual transmission. The front suspension is independent with tube shocks and coil springs. At the back is a single-pivot swing axle with tube shocks and coil springs. The stopping power is courtesy of four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.

By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2022

2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $350,000-USD $450,000 
Sale Price :
USD $439,500

2015 RM Sotheby's NY Auction : Driven By Distruption

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $600,000-USD $800,000 
Lot was not sold

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 300SC image  
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 300SC image  1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SC image  
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc Roadster
Chassis#: 188.015.5500030
Sold for USD$990,000
  2014 Gooding & Company - Amelia Island Sale
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SC image  
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 image  
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 image  1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SC image  
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.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc Coupe188.014.55000252015 RM Sotheby's NY Auction : Driven By Distruption $600,000$800,000

Vehicles With Comparable Market Values

Similar sales to the $449,395 range.
2009 Spyker C8 LM85
Chassis#:XL9BA11G492363229
Sold for $445,000
2024 RM Sothebys : ModaMiami
2020 Ferrari 488 Pista
Chassis#:ZFF90HMB000252381
Sold for $452,539
2024 Artcurial : Retromobile
2005 FORD GT
Chassis#:1FAFP90S25Y400779
Sold for $451,000
2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
1968 Ferrari 330 GTC
Chassis#:10761
Sold for $451,000
2024 Mecum : Kissimmee
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SC vehicle thumbnail image  1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SC vehicle thumbnail image  
2006 Ford GT
Chassis#:1fafp90s16y400256
Sold for $445,500
2024 Mecum : Kissimmee
1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback
Chassis#:9f02z164710
Sold for $448,250
2024 Mecum : Kissimmee
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet
Chassis#:111.027.12.000758
Sold for $445,000
2023 RM Sothebys : Las Vegas
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SC vehicle thumbnail image  1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SC vehicle thumbnail image  
2005 Ford GT
Sold for $449,400
2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction
1969 MASERATI GHIBLI 4.7 SPIDER CONVERSION
Chassis#:AM115*804
Sold for $445,000
2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SC vehicle thumbnail image  1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SC vehicle thumbnail image  
1934 PACKARD TWELVE MODEL 1108 INDIVIDUAL CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE SEDAN
Chassis#:1108-45
Sold for $450,500
2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SC vehicle thumbnail image  1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SC vehicle thumbnail image  
1973 FERRARI DINO 308 GT4
Chassis#:F106AL07202
Sold for $450,500
2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
1979 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe
Chassis#:9309801197
Sold for $450,500
2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey
1967 Ferrari 330 GTC by Pininfarina
Chassis#:10101
Sold for $445,000
2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SC vehicle thumbnail image  
2001 Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina
Chassis#:ZFFZR52A310124329
Sold for $445,000
2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey
1970 Pontiac GTO Judge Ram Air IV Convertible
Chassis#:242670p209229
Sold for $445,500
2023 Mecum : Indy
1932 Auburn 12-160A Custom Speedster
Chassis#:655
Sold for $450,000
2023 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SC vehicle thumbnail image  1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SC vehicle thumbnail image  
1955 Jaguar XK140 Special Equipment Coupé Project
Chassis#:S814286
Sold for $451,964
2023 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris
2018 PORSCHE 911 GT2 RS
Chassis#:WP0AE2A93JS186122
Sold for $445,500
2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az.
2016 PORSCHE 911R
Chassis#:WP0AF2A97GS195170
Sold for $445,500
2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az.
2005 FORD GT
Chassis#:1FAFP90S35Y401956
Sold for $451,000
2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az.

1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SC

Additional valuation insight and sales data
History
Specifications
Image gallery
Other Mercedes-Benz 300SC model years

1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SC Vehicle Profiles