Arizona 2022 - 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Alloy Gullwing

RM Sotheby’s is excited to offer what many consider to be the finest of the ultimate specification, road-going, Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing sports cars in the world. A simply stunning 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Alloy Gullwing, boasting exceptional provenance and in the ultimate specification, will make its way to Arizona to feature as the undisputed star of the sale at the Arizona Biltmore & Spa in Phoenix on 27 January. THE SPORTS CAR OF THE CENTURY To many collectors and enthusiasts, the 300 SL Gullwing Coupe is considered to be the sports car of the century and the most iconic of all the post-war sports car designs. Representing the peak of the model’s roadgoing development is the Leichtmetallausführung, or Light Metal Version, produced in aluminum. Commonly known as the “Alloy” Gullwing, it is unequivocally the ultimate production version of Mercedes-Benz’s most celebrated creation. The Alloy Gullwing boasts a special, competition-bred configuration, which differs in many ways from the standard steel-