1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster
- Engine
- Inline-six with raised compression, sports camshaft, increased output
- Colour
- Silver over red leather interior with black convertible top
A Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster, one of 1,858 produced between 1957 and 1963, finished in Silver over red leather with a black convertible top. The car participated in the Copperstate 1000 touring rally in the early 2000s and again in 2008. It subsequently underwent a comprehensive body-off, nut-and-bolt restoration by Lake Country Classics of Minnesota, with noted 300 SL authority John Olson serving as consultant. The car is equipped with N.O.S. Rudge-type knock-off wheels and fitted Karl Baisch luggage.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$1,083,000
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownBruce Kelly / Lake Country Classicspartial documentation
Minnesota-based restoration specialist who undertook a comprehensive body-off restoration of the car, finishing it in silver over red leather with a black soft top and period-correct accessories. 300 SL consultant John Olson contributed technical expertise to the project.
Competition
- 2008Copperstate 1000completed without incident
Second participation in the same touring event, again finishing without any reported problems.
- —Copperstate 1000completed without incident
Car participated in this touring rally in the early 2000s; exact year unspecified within that period.
Maintenance & restoration
- —RestorationLake Country Classics
Full body-off, nut-and-bolt restoration completed in Silver over red leather interior with a black convertible top. Work included fitment of N.O.S. Rudge-type knock-off wheels, Karl Baisch luggage, and proper books and tools.
Carried out by Bruce Kelly of Lake Country Classics, Minnesota. John Olson, a recognised 300 SL specialist and owner of the SL Market Letter, contributed as a consultant.
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