1962 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
- Engine
- 3.0L inline-six with Bosch mechanical fuel injection, 215 bhp
- Colour
- Silver (repainted in the 1970s; originally white)
A 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster (W198, chassis 19804210002818) representing the final and most technically advanced phase of SL production, factory-equipped with the desirable disc-brake specification. Delivered new to California in white over red leather, the car spent several decades in documented American custody before entering Swedish ownership in 1987 for nearly three decades, then relocating to Germany and Poland. It retains its matching-numbers engine and the majority of original factory components, presenting as a lightly patinated, unrestored survivor with an unusually complete documentation file.
Ownership
- 2026-04-24Auction saleEstimate €1,180,000 – €1,280,000
- 1987 → 2014Acquisition unknownSwedish ownerpartial documentation
Kept the car for nearly three decades; documented use and maintenance continued throughout, with the vehicle retaining most factory finishes and components.
- 2014 →Acquisition unknownCurrent vendor based in Polandfull documentation
Relocated the car first to Germany, then to Poland; commissioned substantial recent mechanical and cosmetic work through Duda-Cars S.A. in 2025, verified by invoice.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownEarl and Betti Eichhornfull documentation
California-based owners whose stewardship is confirmed by a 1988 DMV certificate; the car remained unmodified during their care and built a clear service history.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2025ServiceDuda-Cars
Comprehensive maintenance encompassing thorough paint preparation, detailed leather seat conditioning, fuel injection pump calibration, and ignition system optimisation. Total cost verified at 14,173.50 PLN.
Work recorded under repair order 153/Z/L/GO/2025; invoice retained in the documentation file.
- —Bodywork
The exterior was professionally repainted in silver, replacing the original white factory finish. The scope was limited and the bodywork itself was not restored, leaving the underlying panels in their original state.
- —Modification
The original gearbox was replaced with a correct, identical Mercedes-Benz factory unit. The car was also converted from US-market to European headlamp specification.
Both changes are described as accepted and sympathetic to the car's authenticity; the gearbox swap does not affect concours or touring-event eligibility.
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