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1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

VIN: 1980428500297

$990,000

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1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

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Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1980428500297

  • Body style

    Roadster

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    L6

  • Horsepower

    250

  • Induction

    Bosch FI

  • Generation

    1954-1964 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Polished rim wheels, hubcaps, Michelin tires, AM-FM radio, Talbot mirror, owner's manual, service book, Becker radio instructions and sales brochure, jack, spare and some tools.

Condition

48 years in the present owner's possession, 92,461 miles from new. Loose radio bezel. Sound but aged and worn original upholstery and interior trim. Mediocre repaint with scuffs and small chips. Erratic chrome, bent front bumper corners. Old undercoat in the wheel wells. Rebuilt engine with no number stamping in an unrestored compartment.

Market commentary

A post-block sale that is not immediately as appealing as a restored example that would bring well over a million but pleasingly maintained over many years and highly original, the car is every bit as good as the price paid for it and arguably even better for its long, caring history. The new owner made an astute deal for a quality 300SL Roadster.

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