1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster
- Engine
- 3.0L inline-six OHC, fuel-injected, 215 bhp (DIN) / 240 hp (SAE)
- Colour
- Silver (DB)
An early-production 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster, finished in silver with a red leather interior and fitted with desirable European-specification headlights and a body-colour removable hardtop in place of the soft top. The 300 SL Roadster descended from the landmark W194 racing programme and was the first production car to employ fuel injection as standard equipment. This example has covered around 66,000 miles, carries matching numbers, and has benefited from an engine rebuild by the owner's mechanic.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$935,000
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
Older cosmetic restoration carried out at an unspecified date, resulting in the current silver body finish and red leather interior.
Described as an older restoration; the car shows light patina and minor wear consistent with subsequent use.
- —Engine rebuild
Engine overhauled to manufacturer specification by the current owner's in-house professional mechanic within the several years preceding the auction listing.
Engine retains correct stamped number but the original number plate affixed to the engine is absent.
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