Why it matters
Developed under Rudolf Uhlenhaut, the coupé combined the 300 SLR competition platform with enclosed bodywork and extraordinary road performance for its era.
Collector Profile: Two-car engineering prototype
Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé
The 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé is the road-capable closed version of Mercedes-Benz’s 1955 racing sports car and one of the most historically significant automobiles ever constructed.
MarqueMercedes-Benz
Era1955
Collector contextOne of two coupé prototypes
Rarity & provenance
Only two examples were built and both remained connected to Mercedes-Benz. Its significance is therefore institutional and historical rather than that of a conventional market model.
Collector perspective
The Uhlenhaut Coupé is the ultimate reference point for Mercedes-Benz competition engineering and provenance-led collectorship.
The Uhlenhaut Coupé provides a historical reference for the entire chapter. It is included for its importance rather than any assumption of market availability; any discussion of an individual car must begin with its identity, custodianship and documented history.
Private Acquisition
Atelier Grand Slam considers buyer mandates relating to the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé. A mandate initiates a targeted search and does not imply that a specific example is currently available. Any potential acquisition remains subject to owner willingness, provenance and condition verification, legal and financial diligence, and mutually acceptable transaction terms.
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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