Mercedes-Benz 300 SL coupé - 1955

NOW AVAILABLE Highlights: • 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupé in delivery combination of fire engine red with a black leather interior and a mileage of just 34,000 miles • USA first delivery on September 21, 1955 via Mercedes-Benz New York and subsequently in family ownership for over 55 years - only two owners to date and in Germany since 2013 • equipped with a very rare, as well as ex works performance-enhanced NSL sports engine - according to information and earlier description, this was purchased new from Mercedes-Benz at the owner's request and for planned racing participations and installed by a Gran Prix mechanic. In addition, the rear axle ratio was apparently also changed to 1:4.11, which can be read on the dial • in 2019 (approx. 1,000 miles ago) a commissioning with extensive maintenance work was carried out for almost EUR 50.000 EUR • including German vehicle documents with valid main inspection as well as authenticity and valuation report by the renowned FIVA inspector Christian Kramer • matching numbers for chassis, body, steering gear, front and rear axle