The Mercedes 300 SL Is Hotter Than Ever on the Vintage Market
A much-beloved classic that is essential to any major car collection is coming into its own.
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The original Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing is the most collectible Mercedes on the market today. Depending on how you define “collectible,” that is.
“It’s the most collectible postwar Mercedes hands down,” said Phil Skinner, the collector car market editor for Kelley Blue Book. “The car is an icon. Beautifully crafted. Beautifully styled. An absolute performance vehicle. If you want to get the ultimate Mercedes, the 300 SL is the pinnacle.”