06/01/2026
finds a treasure in Paris!
Sometimes, during your life, you come across stories that seem to have been written by chance itself. A combination of circumstances so unlikely that over time they pass into legend.
This is the story of the discovery of an automotive treasure.
On 26 January 1956, a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, chassis no. 198040-6500019, left the production lines in Stuttgart. From the outset, this was no ordinary 300 SL. It was ordered in an exceptional and extremely rare specification, with all the sports options available in the catalogue at the time NSL engine, Rudge wheels, sports springs and shock absorbers. Rarer still, it was one of only 106 examples supplied with ‘Graphitgrau’ paintwork combined with a Natural leather interior.
This Gullwing, delivered new in France is in exceptional original condition, still in its first paint, with only 34 255 km and 100% matching numbers.
This Mercedes 300 SL in particular, chassis no. 198040-6500019, is unique because of its poetic history, its remarkable original condition, lavish specification and wealth of factory performance parts. It is a gem, a treasure nowhere to be found.
Discover its complete amazing story on our online catalogue and which will be told by in a great film by.
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing
Estimate: € 2,000,000 / 5,000,0000
No reserve
Automobile Legends, auction on Tuesday 27 January 2026 - 2pm at the hotel