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1955 Mercedes-Benz 300S

VIN: 1880103500334
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$467,500
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Sep 11, 2025
Gullwing Motor Cars
New York, New York, USA
96,633 mi TMU
Manual
LHD
Original & Highly Original
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About this 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300S

VIN: 1880103500334

Extremely Original Unrestored 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300S Cabriolet: Same Family Ownership Since 1974

This 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300S Cabriolet is one of the most original unrestored examples in existence and has been under the same family ownership for the last 47 years. In 1974 the car was purchased from Alex Dearborn in completely original condition. In 1986 the car received new lacquer paint in the original color of graphite grey and a new top. The red leather interior, mechanics, and chrome are all original. The interior in particular is beautifully preserved with just the right amount of patina. The car is currently running and driving excellent. This is one of the most honest 300S Cabriolet we've come across and it's certainly the most original to come to market in a very long time.

More expensive than the 300SL sports car and almost double the price of the contemporary top-of-the-range Cadillac, the Mercedes-Benz 300S was one of the worlds most exclusive automobiles. Elegantly styled in the pre-war manner yet technologically up-to-date, the 300S was built to the Stuttgart firms uncompromising quality standards. Inevitably, production was limited with only 760 examples of the 300S/Sc leaving the factory between 1951 and 1958. This particular example represents a rare and exciting opportunity to own a highly original 300S Cabriolet out of long-term ownership.

Highly Coveted and Collectible 300S Cabriolet
Retaining its Original Attractive Color Combination
Out of 47 Years of Single Family Ownership
An Extremely Original Unrestored Example
Stunningly Preserved Original Interior
Mechanically Strong

Stock #24333
Price $467,500

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The Mercedes-Benz 300Sb Cabriolet - W188 (1954 to 1955) market. See Similar Markets

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The Mercedes-Benz 300Sb Cabriolet was introduced in 1954. An open top version of the 300Sb, the 300 Sb Cabriolet was powered by a 3.0L inlin... Learn more.
There is 2 Mercedes-Benz 300Sb - W188 for sale across all model years (1954 to 1955) and variants, 1 is Cabriolet and 1 is model year 1955 . There were none Cabriolet sold in the last 5 years.

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Vehicle History

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Feb 29, 2024
Not Sold at Bonhams
96,630 mi TMU · Nassau County, Florida, USA
Jan 20, 1997
Purchase reported via public record for $12,500
New Hampshire, USA

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1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SB Cabriolet

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi TMU
Manual transmission Manual
LHD steering LHD
Sold
$423,500
Jan 18, 2017
88% Relevance
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1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SB Cabriolet

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi TMU
Manual transmission Manual
LHD steering LHD
Sold
€476,800
Feb 8, 2019
83% Relevance
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1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SB Cabriolet

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 10k mi
Manual transmission Manual
LHD steering LHD
Sold
€369,520
Oct 15, 2017
83% Relevance
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Year
1955
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
300SB
Model Trim
-
Engine
3.0L I6 (M186)
Transmission
Manual
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Originality
Original & Highly Original
Mileage
96,633 mi TMU
VIN
1880103500334
Vehicle Type
Automobile
Body Style
Convertible
Doors
2 Doors
Driver Side
Left Hand Drive
Ext. Color Group
Gray
Int. Color Group
Red/Burgundy

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