1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc Coupe
Mercedes-Benz’s Sindelfingen coachworks hand-built just 98 coupes in the ultra-exclusive 300 Sc series between 1955 and 1958. Introduced at the 1955 Frankfurt Motor Show, each example featured intricate hand-formed body panels, extensive brightwork, polished wood interior trim, and leather upholstery executed with Old World craftsmanship.
The elegant two-door body rode on a 114-inch wheelbase with independent front suspension and a revised low-pivot swing axle rear layout developed specifically for the 300 Sc.
Power came from a 183-cubic-inch (3.0-liter) overhead-cam inline-six featuring Bosch mechanical fuel injection and producing 175 horsepower. The dry-sump engine propelled the nearly 3,700-pound coupe (about 1,680 kg) beyond 110 mph while maintaining exceptional refinement. Four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes with vacuum servo assistance provided stopping power.
Priced from $12,457 in the United States, the 300 Sc cost substantially more than the 300 SL Gullwing and competed directly with the finest European grand touring cars of the era. The extremely limited production and hand-built quality positioned it among the most exclusive Mercedes-Benz models of the 1950s.
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