1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster

Make Mercedes-Benz
Year 1957
Chassis Number 198.042.7500211Engine: 198.980.7500240
Auctioneer Gooding Company
Event Pebble Beach 2017
Auction Date 18/08/2017
Lot Number 160
Result sold
Sold For $1,347,500
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Chassis: 198.042.7500211Engine: 198.980.7500240
One of Approximately 27 Examples Fitted from New with Rudge Wheels
Matching-Numbers Engine per Mercedes-Benz Data Card
Presented in Desirable Original Color Combination and Specifications
Equipped with Hardtop and Becker Radio
The Ultimate-Specification Early Production 300 SL Roadster
2,996 CC SOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Bosch Mechanical Fuel Injection
250 BHP at 6,200 RPM
4-Speed Manual Gearbox
4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes
Independent Double-Wishbone Front Suspension
Independent Rear Swing-Axle Suspension
1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster
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