1955 | Mercedes-Benz 300 SL "Papillon"

Stock status: Expected soon
Registration number: AM-79-12
Manufacturer: Gallery Aaldering Arnhemsestraat 47 6971AP BRUMMEN, NL 0575564055 http://www.gallery-aaldering.com info@gallery-aaldering.com


*1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing
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We present a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing of a calibre that rarely enters the public market. An example whose provenance, originality and presentation place it among the finest Gullwings offered in recent memory. Verified through forensic radiography and material analysis, its authenticity is not a matter of belief. It is a matter of record.


*Rare Matching-Numbers Example in Factory Hellgrün
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This Gullwing is a matching-numbers, matching colours masterpiece, specified in one of the most elusive factory combinations ever delivered: Hellgrün exterior over chequered green–beige “L3” upholstery. It is a colour scheme whispered about among marque specialists and seldom seen, almost never offered, and breathtaking in person.


*Equipped with Desirable Rudge Centre-Lock Wheels
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Enhancing its desirability even further, the car is equipped with its original Rudge centre-lock wheels: a sought-after specification that signals an already exceptional Gullwing has entered an even more rarefied realm.


*Long-Term European Ownership
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For decades, this car remained in long-term European ownership, cherished but never compromised. Today, it presents in a beautiful condition. The exterior, interior and mechanical components all express the same truth: this is a 300 SL restored and preserved with profound respect for authenticity, correctness, and detail.


*Engineering Innovation and the Iconic Gullwing Doors
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Beyond its visual presence, the Gullwing’s engineering remains a testament to Daimler-Benz’s post-war resurgence. Tubular spaceframe construction, pioneering fuel-injection technology, and those unmistakable upward-opening doors, the daring, technically driven solution that gave the car its name and cemented its legend. The 300 SL was not merely innovative for its era; it redefined what a road-going sports car could be.


*A Legacy Forged in Motorsport Dominance
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Born from the same philosophy that powered Mercedes to victory at Le Mans, the Carrera Panamericana, the Nürburgring and the Mille Miglia, the road-going Gullwing was the car that brought racing triumph into the realm of the fortunate few. Admired by icons of Hollywood, industry and high society, it became a symbol not only of speed, but of prestige and ambition.


*A Unique Opportunity for the Collector
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This 1955 example captures that heritage with extraordinary purity. Its documents confirm its story. Its condition confirms its care. Its specification confirms its rarity. And its presence — unmistakable, sculptural, almost impossibly elegant — confirms why the 300 SL remains one of the most coveted automobiles ever built.

For collectors seeking a Gullwing that stands at the summit of authenticity, provenance and presentation, this example represents a singular opportunity. Contact Gallery Aaldering today and find out more about this Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing.