1955 Mercedes Benz Gullwing Recreation by Tony Ostermeier
I am pleased to offer this very rare 1955 Mercedes Benz Gullwing recreation by Tony Ostermeier. These are known to be the best and most accurate Gullwing recreations in existence and finding one for sale can take years. Mileage shows 11,273 +/- and is believed to be correct. VIN # is NEBR012639.
HIGHLIGHTS:
This 300SL Gullwing recreation was built by the well known Anton ‘Tony’ Ostermeier. As a former Mercedes employee, Ostermeier had a workshop in Gardena, California called Gullwing Car Company. From that location the well-made, hand craft ‘gullwings’ were created.
Most of the cars were built on a modern 300E chassis, featured an updated drivetrain, suspension, and brakes that made for a very usable street car. Molds were made from an original 300 SL Gullwing, ensuring accuracy. The panels were made of aluminum reinforced with aircraft epoxy/fiberglass and steel. The parts crafted by Tony were so accurate and of high quality that they were ultimately purchased and used on authentic 300SL coupes and roadsters. Mercedes-Benz in Germany was one of his customers.
Tony Ostermeier built 250 Gullwings in the 80’s in California. Most cars have been purchased by original Mercedes 300 SL owners, who preferred to use an Ostermeier one as a daily car instead of the ‘Museum Gullwing’. Most of the cars were fitted with a 2.8 or 3.0 straight six Mercedes engine / 180 hp. The bodies were made in composite aluminum, the GLARE (Glass Laminated Aluminium Reinforced Epoxy), developed for the aéronautical industry.
The Ostermeier cars are the only Gullwing replicas available in the world that were built before Mercedes-Benz Company, trademarked the shape of the 300 SL. Since the 80’s, the Ostermeier Gullwing value, has always been at the very least 25% of the original Mercedes Gullwing price.
* To view a recent sale of an Ostermeier Roadster at $324,500, click here
Car is located in Tampa, FL.
Price: $369,000
Terms & Conditions
This item is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied unless there is a warranty in effect from the factory. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected this item, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer’s request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the item.
Buyer is responsible for cost of shipping but seller may be able to assist in arranging shipping. I can be reached at (630) 567-0066 to discuss the item.
Good luck!