1961 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

VIN: 19804210002623

$1,375,000

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Auctions

  • Location

    Monterey, CA; US

  • Event date

    Aug 15 - Aug 16, 2014

  • Lot

    228

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    19804210002623

  • Body style

    Roadster

  • Odometer

    17568 M

  • Engine Type

    I6

  • Horsepower

    250

  • Induction

    FI

  • Interior Color

    Tan

  • Exterior Color

    Black

  • Generation

    1954-1964 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Black painted Rudge centerlock wheels, Dunlop blackwall radials, two tops, Talbot outside mirror, Becker Mexico AM/FM, Euro headlights, reproduction luggage, tool roll, original owner's manual.

Condition

#2 Excellent

Could win a regional car show. Drives like new.

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Excellent fresh paint, chrome and interior. Sharp, crisp gauges and dash. Better than new.

Market commentary

When RM sold black 300SL roadster s/n 19804210002580 at Amelia Island in 2012 for $990,000 it marked a sea change in the 300SL roadster market that has since gone from strength to strength. By the standard set then, this beautifully restored car is something of a good value.

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