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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
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 Cabriolet A Coachwork by Sindelfingen Chassis#: 188.013.5500028 Sold for USD$477,810 2024 Bonhams : Goodwood Festival of Speed | |
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 |
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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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