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This 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 'Gullwing' Coupe has been owned by the same family for 30 years.
Revealed at New York's International Motor Sports Show in 1954, the production 300 SL ('Super Light') was based on the already renowned 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL race car.
The model is built on a tubular spaceframe.
The 300 SL was pivotal in having Mercedes-Benz not only survive but thrive in the United States during the middle of the last century.
With a striking red interior, this car was restored by a team of specialists that have won awards at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
The 2,996 cc inline-six engine, benefiting from Bosch mechanical fuel injection, makes roughly 212 hp.
A close-up of the gearshift for the car's four-speed manual transmission.
The vehicle's second owner, Georgina Garcia Conde, acquired the car for $1,500 in 1969.
The car now carries a high-end estimate of $1.55 million.
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