1993 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Hagerty Marketplace is honored to offer a selection of vehicles from The SugarCreek Collection. This private collection in southwestern Ohio is supported by its own in-house restoration and maintenance shop, with a full-time staff of craftsmen. The passion of one car enthusiast can be benefited by all to enjoy, as cars return to the road after extensive builds and care. The garage is a true spectrum of car enthusiast dreams, ranging from unfinished restorations to million-dollar builds, American muscle to European classic, drag racers to off-road machines. There is truly something for everyone in SugarCreek.    This selection of vehicles is being offered by the SugarCreek collection without reserve. The 14 lots feature premium American classics, as well as wide assortment of European enthusiast cars. The two Buick convertibles will be participating in the 2025 Hot Rod Power Tour, traveling over 1,000 miles and will be available for public preview throughout the tour. 

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“The SL-Class: A synthesis of tradition and innovation.” The 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL was part of the R129 generation of SL-Class roadsters, a line that redefined luxury and performance in the early 1990s. Introduced in 1989, the R129 replaced the long-running R107 and brought with it a host of technological advancements, including an automatically deploying roll bar, electronically controlled damping, and a fully automatic soft top.  

The 1993 300SL featured a 3.0-liter inline-six engine producing 228 horsepower and 201 lb-ft of torque, paired with either a five-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission. It could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in around 9.3 seconds and reached a top speed of approximately 142 mph. The car's design emphasized aerodynamic efficiency and understated elegance, with clean lines and a wide stance.  

Inside, the 300 SL offered a luxurious cabin with leather upholstery, wood trim, and advanced features for its time, such as power-adjustable seats and dual airbags. Though it was the entry-level model in the SL lineup, it maintained the brand’s hallmark refinement and engineering excellence. As the Mercedes-Benz brochure described it, “With its harmonious proportions and powerful stance, the 300 SL embodies timeless elegance.” 

Highlights 

• Offered from The SugarCreek Collection 

• Finished in Signal Red paint (5680) over a Beige leather (275A) interior 

• Black convertible top with draft deflector 

• Color matched factory hardtop 

• Powered by a 3.0-liter M104 inline-six rated at 228 hp 

• Optional five-speed automatic transmission 

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report  

Features 

• Factory options include: 

  • 241 – Front Seat LH Electric Adjustable with Memory 

  • 242 – Front Seat RH Electric Adjustable with Memory 

  • 246 – Mirror with Memory Circuit 

  • 283 – Draft Deflector 

  • 291 – Airbag for Front Passenger 

  • 425 – Five-Speed Automatic Transmission 

  • 443 – Tempomat (Cruise Control), and Steering Column, Electrically Adjustable 

  • 471 – Acceleration Skid Control (ASR) 

  • 494 – Version for Usa 

  • 524 – Paintwork - Preservation 

  • 551 – Anti-Theft/Anti-Break-In Warning System 

  • 581 – Automatic Climate Control 

  • 592 – Heat-Insulating Glass, All-Around, Heated Rear Window Pane, Band Filter 

  • 600 – Headlamp Wiper/Washer 

  • 652 – Eight-Hole Light Alloy Rims 

  • 740 – Black Soft Top Fabric 9001 

  • 757 – Becker Radio Grand Prix 2000 - USA 

  • 810 – Sound System 

  • 873 – Seat Heater for Left and Right Front Seats 

• Recent maintenance by the SugarCreek shop includes: 

  • Replaced vehicle battery  

  • Removable hard top and soft top system work as designed.  

  • Goodyear Assurance All Season 225/55R16 (date codes 2123)

  • New Hood Insulation

  • New Antenna

  • New Brake Pads and Rotors

  • New Vacuum lines

  • New Wiper Blades

  • New Fuel Pump

  • New Fuel Filter

  • A/C controls operates as designed

  • To the best of the current owner's knowledge, the paint is original on car

Known Imperfections 

• A list of other imperfections is in the Additional Documents section below

Included 

• Keys 

• Owner’s manual 

Ownership History 

Delivered 20 November 1992, the accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this four owner 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL in New York, Massachusetts, New York again, and Ohio since October 2023, when it joined The SugarCreek Collection. It currently shows 85,926 miles. 

Additional Notes 

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.  

Contact: Matt Lowney  Phone: 623.308.2640  email: mlowney@hagerty.com