• Year of manufacture 
    1957
  • Mileage 
    80 150 km / 49 803 mi
  • Car type 
    Other
  • Lot number 
    232
  • Reference number 
    1729
  • Drive 
    LHD
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Exterior brand colour 
    other
  • Location
    United States
  • Exterior colour 
    Other

Description

The first of only four 300 SL Roadsters finished in optional Sonderlackierung DB 218 Linden Green as per build sheet

Held in private ownership since 1969

Matching numbers iron block engine, chassis, and body as per its Mercedes-Benz Data Card

Equipped with factory option high-performance parts including Mahle 9.5:1 high compression pistons, 4.11:1 differential gearing, competition sport suspension, ventilation brake scoops, and Ansa performance exhaust

Expertly outfitted by Robert Platz of Precision Autoworks with optional equipment including authentic Roadster 5 1⁄2 inch Rudge knock-off wheels and splines, factory steel hardtop in contrasting black, Marchal driving lights, Becker two-piece Mexico tube radio, and Reims shortwave

Fitted with period correct rally equipment including Halda Speed Pilot, Heuer Monte-Carlo chronograph, and Heuer Super Autavia chronograph, navigator mounted horn control, and Helphos spotlight

Upholstered in correct Roser vegetable tanned Cream leather (1060) with matching original square weave carpeting

An unrepeatable opportunity to acquire the ultimate period-correct sporting 300 SL Roadster, available for the first time in over half a century


Broad Arrow Auctions
377, Fisher Road
Suite H
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
United States
Contact Person Kontaktperson
First name 
Broad Arrow

Phone 
+1 (313) 312-0780