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1963 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

VIN: 19804210003191

$1,750,000

Unsold

High bid

1963 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Seller details

  • Auction

    Mecum Auctions

  • Location

    Monterey, CA; US

  • Event date

    Aug 14 - Aug 16, 2014

  • Lot

    S168

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    19804210003191

  • Body style

    Roadster

  • Odometer

    42178 M

  • Engine Type

    I6

  • Horsepower

    250

  • Induction

    FI

  • Interior Color

    Red

  • Exterior Color

    Silver

  • Generation

    1954-1964 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Warranty replacement engine. Alloy block, disc brakes, two tops, Becker Grand Prix multiband radio, Dunlop tires.

Condition

#3 Good

Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.

About Hagerty’s condition ratingsClose

Good older paint, cracked leather on the driver's seat. Wheel wells painted body color. Good chrome. Orderly engine compartment, clean and attractive. Thoughtfully cosmetically restored to attractive touring standards and well-maintained since in the care of racer Bill Wuesthoff.

Market commentary

Not the best 300SL roadster in the Monterey auctions this week (there were ten of them), this alloy block car should have sold at the reported high bid. It has a choice history, but not choice enough to make up for its erratic presentation and replacement engine.

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