To start this year 2022, **RM Sotheby's** will offer during its sale [**Arizona sale**](https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/az22) in Phoenix on January 27, not one **Mercedes-Benz 300 SL** but three, one of the most beautiful cars in terms of design ever produced in the world (in my humble opinion 😀). We will focus on the most expensive version, [**1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Alloy Gullwing**](https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/az22/arizona/lots/r0036-1955-mercedes-benz-300-sl-alloy-gullwing/) but that won't stop us from looking at other models including another [**1955 300 SL Gullwing**](https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/az22/arizona/lots/r0011-1955-mercedes-benz-300-sl-gullwing/) without alloy body but cheaper and the [**1964 300 SL roadster version**](https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/az22/arizona/lots/r0004-1964-mercedes-benz-300-sl-roadster/). ![01.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/heroldius/Eo8LeQhRAvozJ8Kp3aKcZLZ9ArPqFYv6AKye5c8a5dK211onDzmEUet8n5cYtohw2rB.jpg) The **Alloy Gullwing** body is the ultimate version of Mercedes 300 SL. And soo it's an extremely sought after car by wealthy collectors because given its estimated price (**$US 7,000,000**) it's not accessible to everyone. But it's the most iconic car produced by Mercedes. ![02.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/heroldius/EnqTdtwRy53jUp4GPVKLMyncU19rVez95iY5NGCEvuZzbi3pPCxRLVcYNFNBCoPftFE.jpg) > So beautiful lines ! The estimated prices were finally indicated then if you want to see some of the cars sold during [**RM Sotheby's Arizona sale**](https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/az22), here's a follow-up : | | | | | :------------ | :-------------: | :-------------: | | ![thumb.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/heroldius/EqSWUmEccgTD4sSh7W93aE1JbKxrdQkmhjXmWZggfpAbfBFVUqNY56C9fmMEaJEWts2.jpg) | https://images.hive.blog/0x0/https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/heroldius/EoGxyWJp246a6X37F3mmZCA9Ree8fS53q2WgUpVgbPttXAqJpUEqJgTCY2Rvb7T7b6k.jpg | ![thumb.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/heroldius/EoAb81fv1EGmqeoRNRdLErRvX53zAFhUZJZQBzuqDeQisgD8zqZdgw3USkZ9gPAKVZf.jpg) | | [**1963 Apollo 3500 GT**](https://peakd.com/car/@heroldius/1963-apollo-3500-gt) | [**1988 Cizeta-Moroder V16T**](https://peakd.com/car/@heroldius/1988-cizeta-moroder-v16t) | [**1959 Devin C**](https://peakd.com/car/@heroldius/1959-devin-c) | | **$US 125,000** | **$US 900,000** | **$US 70,000** | | ![thumb.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/heroldius/EorzQ1BiKbWXCFQTWbu49CHgZ1LEbPdRmfYyrueGKZS7VRPVhWPLA9aiFhJkrctK2sV.jpg) | | | | [**1967 Ferrari 330 GTS**](https://peakd.com/car/@heroldius/1967-ferrari-330-gts) | | | | **$US 1,500,000** | | | | | | | # History of Mercedes-Benz 300 SL ![line_hive.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/heroldius/xoycoMPQ-line_hive.jpg)

> Mercedes-Benz **W194** (source : [Wiki](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_W194))

[**Max Hoffman**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Hoffman), the U.S. distributor for Mercedes-Benz, asked to Daimler-Benz in 1953 to put a customer version of the [Mercedes W194](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_W194) (**<**), Grand Prix race car, into production. [**Friedrich Geiger**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friedrich_Geiger), German automobile designer who designed also **Mercedes-Benz 540K**, penned the body of this two-seat coupé with distinctive gullwing doors. The [Mercedes-Benz 300 SL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_300_SL) is presented in 1954. *** ![03.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/heroldius/Eqb2cZk2N652kdVAoq8QFygnJ5gGuZvgRwBk5so7vT6F62NXs5HERWyLJnV4o2P2RHJ.jpg) > 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Alloy Gullwing But, **Max Hoffman** believed that a roadster will be a better idea. And he was right, following the success of the 300 SL Gullwing, the **Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster** was also a huge success. The convertible versions was presented during the Geneva Motor Show in 1957. It was produced until 1963 with a price of $US 11,000. ![line_hive.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/heroldius/xoycoMPQ-line_hive.jpg)

> **1964 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster...**

> ...sold also during this sale with a estimated price of **$US 2,200,000**

![line_hive.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/heroldius/xoycoMPQ-line_hive.jpg) **So which model to choose?** From the most expensive to the cheapest The [**1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Alloy Gullwing**](https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/az22/arizona/lots/r0036-1955-mercedes-benz-300-sl-alloy-gullwing/) is the most expensive with an estimated price between **$US 7,000,000 and $US 9,000,000**. You have an unique car (chassis number 5500332) finished in Silver gray over blue interior with its original engine and alloy body aka *Leichtmetallausführung* or Light Metal Version. ![04.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/heroldius/EoK3qho8KorDJZE7SVLcgCxBJwuUi2yFEwEKWc8kWqKqRTPp9CzTFm1V4PtQQYUUAMJ.jpg) *** Or you can have the [**1964 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster**](https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/az22/arizona/lots/r0004-1964-mercedes-benz-300-sl-roadster/) for around **$US 2,200,000**. This example is one of 218 late production examples equipped with disc brakes and an alloy engine block. ![Roadster03.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/heroldius/EnaZFadHTYxfyb4EsABsG6kdp4NMYRhPRYEJeQTzDzTTjUPQWiV5uz4pMEZHUuJSUKa.jpg) *** Finally, you can buy this [1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing](https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/az22/arizona/lots/r0011-1955-mercedes-benz-300-sl-gullwing/), the only one finished in *Dunkelgrau* with red tartan seats for **$US 1,450,000**. ![Gull01.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/heroldius/EqWkrb855Apj1ogyxLdaarg2oYzNTgs7VDmBaE9yDrs3RwXXBKVY7rYz2xQYa3n4hit.jpg) Even if I had the money to buy the ***alloy body***, I think I would still buy the regular version which I already find gorgeous. **And you ?** # Specification ![line_hive.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/heroldius/xoycoMPQ-line_hive.jpg) The **Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing** is equipped with a 2,996 cc 6-cylinder-inline engine producing **240 hp** for a **top speed of 240 kmh**. ![10.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/heroldius/EpNmw1XJsWbwPBWUA2nU72uTdXsaorRJaYo8RYkv6g8kGa23SvfgF4sLfysEUAQkbwd.jpg) > Interior of the [**1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Alloy Gullwing**](https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/az22/arizona/lots/r0036-1955-mercedes-benz-300-sl-alloy-gullwing/) ![line_hive.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/heroldius/xoycoMPQ-line_hive.jpg)

![line_hive.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/heroldius/xoycoMPQ-line_hive.jpg) **What is your choice ?** *** # Sale ![line_hive.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/heroldius/xoycoMPQ-line_hive.jpg) | | | | :------------ | :-------------: | | **Model :** | [**1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Alloy Gullwing**](https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/az22/arizona/lots/r0036-1955-mercedes-benz-300-sl-alloy-gullwing/) | | **Where :** | [RM Sotheby's Arizona](https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/az22) | | **When :** | 27 January 2022 | | **Estimated Price :** | **$US 7,000,000** | ![line_hive.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/heroldius/xoycoMPQ-line_hive.jpg)

# Sources [RM Sotheby's Arizona](https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/az22) [Lot : Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Alloy Gullwing](https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/az22/arizona/lots/r0036-1955-mercedes-benz-300-sl-alloy-gullwing/) **Wikipedia** : [Mercedes-Benz 300 SL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_300_SL) [Max Hoffman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Hoffman) [Friedrich Geiger](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friedrich_Geiger) ![line_hive.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/heroldius/xoycoMPQ-line_hive.jpg)

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