1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster

198.042.8500286roadGermany

Engine: 3.0L SOHC inline-six with Bosch mechanical fuel injection, 225 bhp (DIN)
Colour: Metallic silver-blue

A 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster, chassis 198.042.8500286, originally delivered to a Mr. Johnson of New York to American specifications. Later held in Steven Wolf's noted Florida collection, the car was subsequently restored to a high standard in Metallic Silver-Blue over tan leather. It is notable for its rare Rudge knock-off wheels, factory-matched fitted luggage, a removable hardtop, an alloy engine block upgrade, and European-specification single-lens headlamps, accompanied by its original Daimler-Benz data card and comprehensive period documentation.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Sold US$957,000
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
1958 →Factory delivery
Mr. Johnson of New York
partial documentation
Original recipient of the car when new, per factory data card; built to American market specifications for delivery in New York.
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Steven Wolf
partial documentation
Part of a well-known Florida-based private collection; a comprehensive restoration was carried out during or after this ownership, resulting in Metallic Silver-Blue paintwork with tan leather interior.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

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Restoration
Full restoration carried out to an exacting standard, refinished in Metallic Silver-Blue with tan leather interior, a new dark blue soft top, and all cabin components correctly redone in period-appropriate materials and finishes.
Described as having taken place several years before the catalogue date; the alloy engine block upgrade and European headlamp conversion may have been incorporated at this time.

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