• Year of manufacture 
    1957
  • Mileage 
    7 687 km / 4 777 mi
  • Car type 
    Other
  • Reference number 
    161
  • Drive 
    LHD
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Exterior brand colour 
    Black
  • Location
    United States
  • Exterior colour 
    Black

Description

One of 27 300 SL Roadsters factory-equipped with Rudge knock-off wheels

Retains its numbers-matching engine, chassis, body, rear axle, steering gear, and original Rudge wheels

Restoration completed circa 2010 with assistance from the technicians at Mercedes-Benz Classic Center in Fellbach, Germany

Coachwork and interior restored by Quality Cars s.r.l. in Pianiga, Italy

Stunningly presented in black over tan leather

Subject of over €115,000 in further sorting by Jürgen Kassen in Oerlinghausen, Germany from 2015-2023

First in Class IX (60th Anniversary Mercedes 300 SL) at the 2017 Zoute Grand Prix in Belgium

Eligible for a variety of concours and touring events including the Mille Miglia

Among the most collectible and iconic sports cars ever produced

Offered with a rare body-color hardtop