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1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster11 Photos
1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
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This item is in FERNANDINA BEACH, FL
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Overview of 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
Item Details
Make - Cars & TrucksMercedes-Benz
Model - Vehicles 300SL
Year1958
- 1958 Mercedes Benz 300SL • Copy of original build sheet • Matching numbers chassis, body, engine, transmission and differential • Recent high quality paint in original code DB-534: Fire Engine Red • The original beige leather and top has been recently replaced with • new saddle tan leather and tan top • Delivered new to Caracas, Venezuela • The car remained in Venezuela until it was imported to the United States in 2014 • Factory 9.5:1 compression ratio 3.0L engine • 4th and final version throttle body • 4-speed manual transmission • European Headlights • White-painted auxiliary hardtop that fits well • Original high-gloss chrome plated rims with painted centers • Functional Becker Mexico Radio and VDO Clock • Front and rear bumper guards • Recent mechanical sorting, undercarriage detailing, new stainless exhaust, new shocks, new brake booster and new interior installed by a 300SL specialist • Restored tool kit and jack • Reproduction owner's manual • 1 of 324 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadsters produced in 1958 Sold new in Caracas, Venezuela, this 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster remained in that South American country until it was imported to the United States in 2014. Introduced at the Geneva Auto Salon in 1957, the 300SL Roadster was the natural derivative of the famed 300SL “Gullwing” Coupe that re-established postwar Mercedes-Benz as a world-class sports-car manufacturer. Chief Engineer Rudi Uhlenhaut had conceived the Gullwing’s predecessor, the racing-purposed W194, the success of which led New York City automobile importer Max Hoffmann to guarantee a thousand orders from his American clientele for a road-going version. Uhlenhaut responded by marshaling what limited resources he had at his disposal to produce the Gullwing Coupe, which redefined the grand-touring automobile. The 300SL Roadster further refined the concept, with an increase in its 3.0L inline-6 from 8.55:1 to 9.5:1 compression, an improved cam and fourth-generation Bosch fuel injection combining for 250 HP. A new low-pivot rear independent suspension improved road holding, and plusher seating and increased luggage capacity made the roadster an all-around more comfortable performer. This lovely 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster is documented with a copy of the original build sheet that confirms its matching-numbers chassis, body, engine, 4-speed transmission and differential. Recently refinished in correct code-DB-534 Fire Engine Red, its original beige top and interior were also replaced with a new saddle leather interior and tan soft top accompanied by a well-fitting white-painted auxiliary hardtop. It has also received a mechanical sorting that included undercarriage detailing, new stainless-steel exhaust, new shocks and a new brake booster, all performed by a 300SL specialist. Fitted with European headlights, bumper guards and the original high-gloss chrome-plated wheels with painted centers, it includes a functional Becker Mexico radio, VDO in-dash clock, tool kit, jack and a reproduction owner’s manual. One of only 324 produced in 1958, this Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster’s beautiful cosmetics, superb mechanicals and documented matching numbers highly recommend it to the demanding collector.
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Auto Retro™ HyperCar Auction6800 First Coast Hwy, FERNANDINA BEACH, FL, 32034Friday, Mar 9, 2018 | 5:00 PM CST
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