1963 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

VIN: 19804210003123

$1,430,000

Sold

1963 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Seller details

  • Auction

    Gooding & Company

  • Location

    Amelia Island, FL; US

  • Event date

    Mar 13, 2015

  • Lot

    66

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    19804210003123

  • Body style

    Roadster

  • Engine Type

    I6

  • Horsepower

    250

  • Induction

    FI

  • Interior Color

    Beige

  • Exterior Color

    Red

  • Generation

    1954-1964 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Body color steel wheels and hub caps, disc brakes, hardtop, Becker Grand Prix stereo, VDO dash clock, tool roll, jack, owner's manual.

Condition

#2 Excellent

Could win a regional car show. Drives like new.

About Hagerty’s condition ratingsClose

Never fully restored, but maintained and freshened when necessary, although the interior is original and has seen plenty of wear. The 18,428 miles on the odometer are represented as actual. Very good paint and chrome, stiff original soft top. Recent brake and fuel system service. A genuine disc brake, alloy block late 300SL in good, honest condition.

Market commentary

This alloy block, disc brake 300SL Roadster has never been neglected into advanced deterioration yet its sale had to be closed at a post-block negotiated deal 38% under the low estimate. It is a car that can, with some not insignificant careful recommissioning, be driven and enjoyed with the pride of continuing the sympathetic, caring ownership of its four owners in over half a century. A rewarding and satisfying car, and transaction.

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