Equipment
Body color wheels and hubcaps, Michelin XVS tires, VDO clock, no radio, dual Talbot outside mirrors, both tops, luggage, aircraft-style seat belts.
Condition
#3 Good
Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.
Good ancient repaint with expected stone and edge chips and buffed through behind the top. Cracked original leather. Aged but not failing chrome. Clean unrestored but well-maintained engine compartment. Old, faded soft top, new fitted luggage. Three owners from new and coddled by all of them while being used recently in many long distance tours and events. An HVA Preservation Award winner in 2017.
Market commentary
Back in 1991 this 300SL was offered by Guernsey's auction house in Bridgehampton where it brought an unsuccessful high bid of $231,000. It didn't look much different then than it does today. The result here is a sound value for the new owner who can look forward to continuing to use it with pride and confidence.