Classic Car Chasers on Instagram: "What price do you place on originality? 🤔 . . . @RMSothebys claims that this lovely fire engine red Gullwing is one of the most original examples in existence and who are we to disagree. While these pictures might not do the exterior justice, there's no doubt the interior shows it. Just look at that buttery patina on the seats in our IG story. So despite this being one of the most original flügeltürers survivors, it's estimate is within any other restored example that's come up for sale over the past few years. It's also been in the same hands since 1968 so we're sure it's got some good stories to tell. So Chasers, do you think that this car's originality commands a premium or is it worth the same or less for good reason? Regardless, since 100% of the proceeds are going to the Jackson, Michigan, YMCA we hope it has a good showing across the block 😎 _____________________________________________ 🚘 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing 💯 Almost entirely ...
5,508 likes, 39 comments - classiccarchasers on March 17, 2018: "What price do you place on originality? 🤔 . . . @RMSothebys claims that this lovely fire engine red Gullwing is one of the most original examples in existence and who are we to disagree. While these pictures might not do the exterior justice, there's no doubt the interior shows it. Just look at that buttery patina on the seats in our IG story. So despite this being one of the most original flügeltürers survivors, it's estimate is within any other restored example that's come up for sale over the past few years. It's also been in the same hands since 1968 so we're sure it's got some good stories to tell. So Chasers, do you think that this car's originality commands a premium or is it worth the same or less for good reason? Regardless, since 100% of the proceeds are going to the Jackson, Michigan, YMCA we hope it has a good showing across the block 😎 _____________________________________________ 🚘 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing 💯 Almost entirely original 📰 @RMSothebys Ft. Lauderdale Sale 📸 @DarinSchnabel 💵 Estimate $1.0 - $1.3M _______________________________________________ #classic #classiccar #collect #icon #classiccarchasers #carphotography #forsale #drivetastefully #mercedes #mercedesbenz #300sl #gullwing #original #unrestored #ftlauderdale #florida #auction #authentic #german".
