RM Sotheby's on Instagram: "#NEWS Revealing the 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing from its owner of 50 years, joining the recently announced Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster at RM Auctions’ Fort Lauderdale sale this April 6-7. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This 1957 300 SL Gullwing, chassis no. 7500071, is the fifth from last example ever produced, and as such carriers the most desirable late-production features. for the last four decades it has been on display in the Special Interest Gallery of the ACD Automobile Museum in Auburn, Indiana, where it has been viewed by hundreds of thousands of visitors to the legendary facility. For many Midwestern enthusiasts, it was their very first “in-person” view of a Gullwing. Thanks to its museum residence, the 300 SL Gullwing has survived in exceptionally original condition, retaining much of its original Fire Engine Red factory paint. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The current owner has generously chosen to donate 100% of hammer proceeds from the incredible Gullwing to his favorite c...
3,630 likes, 46 comments - rmsothebys on March 15, 2018: "#NEWS Revealing the 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing from its owner of 50 years, joining the recently announced Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster at RM Auctions’ Fort Lauderdale sale this April 6-7. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This 1957 300 SL Gullwing, chassis no. 7500071, is the fifth from last example ever produced, and as such carriers the most desirable late-production features. for the last four decades it has been on display in the Special Interest Gallery of the ACD Automobile Museum in Auburn, Indiana, where it has been viewed by hundreds of thousands of visitors to the legendary facility. For many Midwestern enthusiasts, it was their very first “in-person” view of a Gullwing. Thanks to its museum residence, the 300 SL Gullwing has survived in exceptionally original condition, retaining much of its original Fire Engine Red factory paint. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The current owner has generously chosen to donate 100% of hammer proceeds from the incredible Gullwing to his favorite cause, the Jackson, Michigan YMCA. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Don’t miss the opportunity to bid on these two 300 SLs from nearly a century of combined single-ownership. Visit RMSothebys.com today to register to bid.".
