The Mercedes-Benz 300C was produced from September of 1955 to June of 1957 and was related to the W186 300 series motorcar that had been first introduced in 1951 at the Paris Exhibition Auto Show. The 300C came equipped with a higher compression engine, dual downdraft carburetors, different rear axle gearing, and a standard four-speed gearbox. The 2,996cc overhead camshaft six-cylinder engine produced 125 horsepower. 
Station Wagon by Binz & Co
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Auction entries : 2The Mercedes 300C was exclusive, technologically advanced, and had a hefty price tag. During its brief production lifespan, a total of 1,432 examples were built with 885 of those being produced in 1956. These well-equipped vehicles could be fitted with even more optional accessories including a full-length sunroof, headrests, special coating, and a Becker Mexico radio with an automatic antenna. An automatic transmission was also available and fitted to only a small number of vehicles.
by Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2022
Station Wagon by Binz & Co
Chassis #: 186.002.6500263
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Auction entries : 2
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With a top speed of 130-155 mph, depending on the axle ratio, the 300SL was one of the fastest vehicles of the 1950s. Its performance, design, reputation, and futuristic Gullwing doors were all responsible for the success of the vehicle. The SL represented Sport Leicht or Sport Light. An American Max Hoffman is partly responsible for the mass-production of the 300SL. He had urged Mercedes-Benz....
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The Mercedes-Benz 300 was produced from 1951 through 1958 and is one of the most graceful and classic creations of the post-World War II era. The style was both classic and modern and built to high standards. They were constructed from fine materials using the latest in technology and achieving minimal weight with a high degree of strength. The 300 was built on a traditional body-on-frame construction....
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Eternal youth is a miracle bestowed on only a small number of cars, and the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL coupe is one of this elite group. The Stuttgart-based brand unveiled its new sports car in February 1954 at the International Motor Sports Show in New York, and in so doing lit the fuse for an icon of the automotive world. With its flat, graceful body, the 300 SL had lost nothing of its freshness even....
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Large and luxurious, the Mercedes 300 series was built from 1951 until 1957 in its original form. The companys largest and most-prestigious models, the Mercedes-Benz Type 300 is considered a trademark of the era throughout the 1950s. With a 3 liter engine capacity, the name 300 said it all. Exclusive, expensive, elegant and full of power, the Type 300 vehicles were in an elite status all of its own.....
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Average Auction Sale: $100,437
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