Equipment
Chrome wheels, Michelin XWX tires.
Condition
Excellent paint, chrome and interior. Freshly and fastidiously restored to showroom condition with better cosmetics. The first 300SL Roadster imported to the U.S. and the 5th built, with many early production details. Originally Fire Engine Red, represented as the matching numbers original engine, chassis and body. Owned for half a century by Dr. James Mozley then restored by the consignor at a reported cost of $610,000.
Market commentary
Sold at Gooding's Amelia Island auction in 2013 in sound but rather dilapidated condition prior to restoration for $726,000. It is now better than new with its many early production details carefully preserved. It is an outstanding example, even if it is expensive by 300SL Roadster standards. The buyer got full value for money.