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1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing
- Sold for: $2 million
- Auction house: Barrett-Jackson
The sticker price on this car, when movie star Clark Gable bought it new, was $7,295. Gable added a few touches to suit his personal tastes, including Rudge racing wheels and a wood and chrome Nardi steering wheel. It also has a set of fitted luggage.
Watch: The car where Clark Gable fell in love
Recently, bidding went all the way to $6.4 million on another Gable-owned car, a 1935 Duesenberg. The car went unsold in that case because even that amount of money wasn't enough to satisfy the owner.
- Last updated January 23 2013 01:45 PM ET
