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1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing "The Last One"

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Nov. 22, 2024.

$2,400,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $2,177,273, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1957
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz SL
Generation
300 SL (W198)
Version
300 SL Gullwing
Chassis
1980407500079
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 23 comparable sales, 20% over its top.

Middle half of sales$1,355,000 to $1,812,500
Median$1,550,000
Sales behind it23Likely

From 23 sales of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing (300 SL (W198)) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $1,355,000 and $1,812,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL GullwingGooding Christie's, March 6, 2026Gooding Christie'sMarch 6, 2026$1,825,000
1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL GullwingMecum, Aug. 16, 2025MecumAug. 16, 2025$1,500,000
1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL GullwingMecum, Jan. 18, 2025MecumJan. 18, 2025$1,350,000
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL GullwingBring a Trailer, May 8, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 8, 2026$1,550,000
45-Years-Owned 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL GullwingBring a Trailer, Aug. 22, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 22, 2025$1,261,000
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL GullwingGooding Christie's, Aug. 16, 2025Gooding Christie'sAug. 16, 2025$1,425,000
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL GullwingBring a Trailer, May 30, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 30, 2025$2,000,000
1956 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL GULLWING COUPEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 25, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 25, 2025$1,275,000