Equipment
2,996/250hp, 4-speed, Euro headlights, Becker radio, hubcaps, Michelin X tires, two tops, fitted luggage.
Condition
#1 Concours
World-class. Could compete in the world’s best Concours d'Elegance events.
Later aluminum engine block fitted in Iran after the first owner, the sister of the Shah, cooked the first one. Known history from new, 23,520km. Excellent paint, chrome, interior and top. The underbody is better than new. Panel fits and gaps are exact. Seriously impressive.
Market commentary
The Persian Princess history is a bonus for this 300SL Roadster and the aluminum block balances it being a replacement. At this bid the final price would have been close enough to $2 million with commission not to make a discernable difference. The seller chose to keep the car, but it would not have been unreasonable to take the money if there was any at the reported high bid.