1956 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL GULLWING
Lot #S137
Featured At: Mecum - Kissimmee 2021, January 16, 2021
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- Completed on August 13, 1956
- Originally owned by the Prince of Salm Salm and special-ordered in Graphite Gray with Blue plaid interior
- Purchased in 1961 by Dr. J Theodore Luros, a neurosurgeon from Indianapolis, Indiana
- Refinished in optional Strawberry Red Metallic, code DB543 during Luros' ownership
- In Luros' care until 2005
- Cosmetic and mechanical restoration completed by marque specialist Rudi Koniczek of Rudi and Company of British Columbia, Canada
- Recent cosmetic refresh completed in its original Graphite Grey
- Retains original belly pans
- Matching numbers fuel injected 2,996cc OHC straight 6-cylinder engine with dry sump lubrication
- 4-speed manual gearbox
- Fully independent suspension
- Fitted luggage
- Becker Mexico radio
- SWF windshield washer
- VDO gauges
- Prior registrations and restoration records
- Owner's manual
- Tool kit