1961 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

VIN: 19804210002745

$1,820,000

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1961 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

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Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    19804210002745

  • Body style

    Roadster

  • Odometer

    60645 m

  • Engine Type

    6-cyl.

  • Horsepower

    250

  • Induction

    Bosch FI

  • Interior Color

    Black

  • Exterior Color

    Red

  • Generation

    1954-1964 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

2,996/250hp, 4-speed, Nardi woodrim steering wheel, chrome wheels, Dunlop tires, Becker Mexico multiband radio, Euro headlights, two tops, Talbot outside mirror, luggage. Leather upholstery.

Condition

#2 Excellent

Could win a regional car show. Drives like new.

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1986 AACA National First Prize and Senior. The windshield lower right corner is starting to delaminate. Excellent paint and chrome with slight scuffing from the top on the rear deck. Very good lightly stretched replaced upholstery with original interior trim panels. Clean restored underbody is like new as is the engine compartment.

Market commentary

Sold by RM at Monterey in 2005 at RM's Monterey auction from Joseph and Margie Cassini for $357,500 and mechanically refreshed since then. It is a standout 300SL Roadster and it brought a standout price.

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