Why it matters
Its alloy body, competition-oriented specification and limited production separate it fundamentally from the standard steel-bodied 300 SL.
Collector Profile: Lightweight competition derivative
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Alloy Gullwing
The aluminium-bodied 300 SL Gullwing is the rare lightweight evolution of the W198, created in a series of twenty-nine for competition-minded clients.
MarqueMercedes-Benz
Era1955-1956
Collector contextTwenty-nine-car alloy series
Rarity & provenance
Only 29 alloy-bodied examples were built. Matching identity, original lightweight components, competition history and restoration quality are central to diligence.
Collector perspective
The Alloy Gullwing is one of the clearest bridges between Mercedes-Benz post-war racing success and its most recognisable road car.
The alloy-bodied Gullwing is selected to distinguish a specific collecting proposition within the 300 SL family. Factory records establishing the body specification and a thorough understanding of repairs, restoration and component identity are fundamental to its assessment.
Private Acquisition
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Seller enquiries are considered under a separate, agreed mandate. This editorial profile does not represent a car currently offered for sale.
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