1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SC Coupé for sale

€495,000

VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Berlin, Germany

Mileage
65,000 km
Gearbox
Manual
Model year
1956
Power
170 PS (125 kW)

1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SC Coupé for Sale in Germany

This 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SC Coupé is a used car showing 65,000 km. It is powered by a petrol engine rated at 170 PS (125 kW). It is equipped with a manual transmission. The car is finished in Dark grey with a Red interior.

One of just 98 coupés of the 300 Sc, the fuel-injected evolution of the W 188, which was the dearest car in the Mercedes-Benz range and is rarer than the 300 SL. It was delivered in 1956 to a customer in Düsseldorf, then went to a Mercedes-Benz agency in the United States in the late 1970s.

Restored in depth during the 1980s, in 1988 it won a First National Prize from the Antique Automobile Club of America. Its numbers match, it still has its steel sliding roof, a rarity, along with its original luggage, fog lamps and a Becker radio, and it comes freshly serviced, with a new German inspection and an H plate.

The car is located in Berlin, Germany.

The Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc uses the 2,996 cc straight-six with Bosch petrol direct injection and an 8.55:1 compression ratio, rated at 175 PS (129 kW) and 255 Nm at 4,300 rpm, 0 to 100 km/h in 14 seconds and a top speed of 180 km/h, with a four-speed manual gearbox driving the rear wheels.

Technical Information

This unit

Exterior
Dark grey
Interior
Red
Upholstery
Leather
Mileage
65,000 km
Condition
Used
Location
Berlin, Germany

Powertrain

Power quoted by the dealer
170 PS (125 kW)
Fuel type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual

Body & equipment

Body style
Coupe
Doors
2
VAT
VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Manufacturer figures

Engine capacity
2,996 cm3

Equipment

Points highlighted by the dealer 5

  • Very rare steel sliding sunroof
  • Original fitted luggage set
  • Fog lamps
  • Becker radio
  • Matching numbers

Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.

FAQ

This Mercedes-Benz 300 SC in the European market

Is this Mercedes-Benz priced above or below the European market?

At €495,000, it sits above the median of €136,016 for the 501 Mercedes-Benz advertised in Europe in 2026. 93% of them are advertised for less. Asking prices are not transaction prices, and specification differences explain much of the spread.

Can this Mercedes-Benz be bought in Germany and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Berlin, Germany. The dealer quotes it as: VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme. Cross-border purchase is normal for this kind of car, but the documentation, the certificate of conformity, transport and the registration rules of the destination country all have to be settled with the selling dealer first.

How much did this Mercedes-Benz 300 SC cost new?

The manufacturer's base list price was €18,662 in Germany, excluding options. This car is advertised at €495,000, 2552% above that figure. A list price is the launch price of the version without options, so a heavily specified car left the factory above it, and it says nothing about what the car is worth today. That 1955 list price is converted to euros with no adjustment for inflation.

How does the mileage of this Mercedes-Benz compare?

65,000 km recorded, against a median of 20,666 km across the Mercedes-Benz advertised in Europe in 2026. It is therefore among the higher-mileage cars currently listed. Service records and ownership details should be checked against the documents held by the selling dealer.

Which other Mercedes-Benz are priced closest to this one?

a 2013 car in Germany at €499,000, and a 2016 car in Hungary at €500,000. Observed in 2026. Comparing them means putting model year, mileage, factory options and the VAT basis side by side before the price itself.

Who is selling this Mercedes-Benz 300 SC, and how does a purchase work?

Thiesen, a professional dealer in Berlin, Germany. LUSSO lists the car and passes enquiries to that dealer; the inspection, the negotiation, the invoice and the transfer of ownership all take place directly between the buyer and the dealer. LUSSO does not hold stock, take deposits or act as an intermediary in payment.

Can this Mercedes-Benz 300 SC be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Berlin, Germany, and an inspection is arranged with the selling dealer. Buyers based in another country commonly appoint an independent inspector or a marque specialist rather than travel. Ask the dealer for the service record, the number of previous owners and any accident history, with supporting documents for the information stated in the listing.

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