Lot 183

1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster

Register to Bid

SOLD $1,187,500

Estimate

$1,400,000 - $1,600,000

Chassis

198.042.10.002760

Engine

198.980.10.002818

Car Highlights

Significant Garage-Find Roadster that Remained with Its Second Owner for 58 Years

Finished in Its Rare and Desirable Original Colors of Black over Red

Retains Matching-Numbers Body, Chassis, Engine, Gearbox, Differential, Steering Box, and Front Spindles per Factory Build Record

Highly Original Example Believed to Retain Nearly All of Its Original Paint

Offered with Tool Kit, Jack, Owner’s Manual, Rare Early Documentation and Literature

Technical Specs

2,996 CC SOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine

Bosch Mechanical Fuel Injection

240 BHP at 6,200 RPM

4-Speed Manual Gearbox

4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes

Front Independent Double-Wishbone Suspension with Coil Springs

Rear Swing-Axle Suspension with Coil Springs

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