Equipment
Hub caps and trim rings, Michelin Harmony tires, fire extinguisher, racing lap belts, VDO dash clock, Becker Mexico stereo, Euro headlights, fitted luggage, 3.25 rear axle.
Condition
#1 Concours
World-class. Could compete in the world’s best Concours d'Elegance events.
Original engine, transmission and body as documented on the chassis card. Tidy used engine bay. Excellent paint, chrome and interior. Other than a few spots of dirt and grease under the hood, it looks show ready and has won its class at Amelia Island and Hilton Head. With the consignor for the past 42 years and fully restored in 2002, although the restoration doesn't look anywhere near that old.
Market commentary
This is an exeptional 300SL Roadster, but with its older restoration it could have been sold with only slight, if any, regret by its owner of 42 years. The difference between $1 million and $0.95 million has no real effect upon the consignor's retirement.