Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster (W198 II)

SINCE 1991 IN

LAST OWNERSHIP

GERMAN

INITIAL DELIVERY

OLDER

FULL RESTORATION

BEAUTIFUL
COLOUR COMBINATION

ENGINE "MATCHING
NUMBERS"

Technical specifications

Manufacturer

Mercedes-Benz

Model

300 SL Roadster

Model series

W 198 II

Mileage

98.092 km

Period of production

1957 - 1962

Year of construction

1959

Initial registration

09.05.1959

Engine

In-line six-cylinder

Performance (hp)

158 kW / 215 hp

Transmission

4-gear manual transmission

engine (ccm)

2996 cm³

Fuel

Petrol

Steering

Left hand drive

Exterior

Red

Interior

Leather brown

General inspection

New

Quantity

1.858

Restored

Matching-Numbers

Historic Plate

car description

The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster W198 II offered for sale here was delivered to the Sophie Stecker knitwear factory in Schmallenberg-Sauerland on 29.05.1959 via the Mercedes-Benz branch in Dortmund. In the late sixties, the roadster spent its time in America. The last US title was issued in 1976 in California to Malus Ray John. The latter sold the car to Germany in 1991 to the current owner. At that time, the 300 SL was in need of restoration. Back in Germany, the owner immediately decided to have it restored. The bodywork and technology were completely overhauled or renewed.

The engine work was done by Wöhr+Ciccone GmbH and the body work was done by Michael Kohde, both located in the Heilbronn area. As part of the restoration, the car was painted in fire engine red and the interior was upholstered in cognac leather, the original delivery colors were yellowish beige (DB448) and rust brown leather. The numbers of the aggregates match the data card, so it has the coveted "matching numbers".

Since 1992, the current owner had all work thoroughly implemented and documented. The last major invoice is from Mercedes-Benz from 2008, in the amount of € 42,083.00, among other things, the brake system was repaired, the alternator overhauled and the engine revised.

Due to the careful care the roadster presents itself today in an impeccable condition. An exceptional vehicle, which not only represents a great value investment, but also inspires on the road.

History of the series

The 300 SL Roadster celebrated its premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1957. Just like its predecessor, the Roadster was the initiative of Max Hoffmann. As with the Gullwing, the tubular lattice frame was the load-bearing element, although it was significantly modified in the area of the doors and rear. Space was gained for a usable trunk and hinged doors for much more convenient entry.

The rear axle became a single-joint swing axle with compensating spring, resulting in improved handling characteristics and increased comfort. In March 1961, the air-cooled drum duplex brakes were replaced by modern disc brakes, and a year later a revised engine (M 198 III) with an alloy cylinder block was fitted.

Price

1.300.000,00 € (VAT not applicable)

This offer and the information contained therein are non-binding. Errors, omissions and prior sale excepted.

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