Mercedes Benz Rare Model, which has been stored in warehouses for 47 years, is the only one among 29 units that have been sold for 13 billion won
Oct 29, 2024
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According to foreign media such as the Daily Mail, the 1956 Mercedes 300SL 'Aloy'Girlwing model, which had been stored in a junkyard warehouse for about 47 years, was recently sold for $9.355 million (about 12.91 billion won) at Sotheby's auction in the U.S.
The model consists of a lightweight aluminum body and is equipped with a powerful 3.0-liter NSL series six-cylinder engine, sports suspension, and dedicated wheels.
It is commonly referred to as 'Gullwing' because of the roof hinge door that opens upward.
The coupe version was produced between 1954 and 1957, and the cabriolet was made until 1963.
A total of 29 units of the 1956 model were produced, but the only vehicle that has been sold so far is known to be the only one that has been sold.
The front bumper, spare wheel, maintenance, etc. disappeared, but they were kept intact and in good condition except for some dents and tire punctures.
The total mileage was recorded at 73,387 kilometers.
At the time of production, the standard 300SL was priced at about $7000 (about 9.66 million won), and the option of alloy modification had to be paid an additional $1307 (about 1.8 million won).
In the 1960s, renowned collector Rudy Klein bought the vehicle for $30,000 (about 41 million won) in 1977 and kept it in a junkyard, and it was auctioned off this time.
RM Sotheby's praised the vehicle as `impeccable and splendid.'
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
