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1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
United States • 9 Jun 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster is a numbers-matching example that has undergone a significant refurbishment. It presents in its original white exterior with a dark blue leather interior and comes with desirable accessories like a matching luggage set and factory documentation.
Condition
8
The car underwent a refurbishment completed by Scott Grundfor in California, including body restoration, repainting in original color, re-plating of brightwork, and interior re-trimming. The brake system was refreshed in 2017 and the radio wiring repaired in 2023. While paint protection film is applied and imperfections are noted in the gallery, the overall condition appears to be excellent following extensive work.
/ 10
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
1980427500385
Odometer:
88,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
3.0-Liter M198 Inline-Six Bosch Mechanical Direct Fuel Injection Dry-Sump Lubrication Four-Speed Manual Transmission White Paint Dark Blue Leather Upholstery Chrome 15" Wheels Servo-Assisted Drum Brakes Four-Wheel Independent Suspension Low-Pivot Rear Swing Axle Mercedes-Benz Classic Certificate Matching Taris Charysyn Luggage Set
This 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL is one of 1,858 roadsters built during a six-year production run and was delivered new on December 3, 1957, in the US, where it was purchased by a South Bend, Indiana, owner in 1958.
Chassis 5700385 was sold in 1974 to an owner in Texas and later spent time with a Colorado owner who is said to have initiated a refurbishment in the late 1990s before his passing.
It was then purchased from the Colorado owner’s widow in 2004 by marque specialist Scott Grundfor, who brought it to California and completed the refurbishment.
Finished in its original shade of white, the car is powered by a 3.0-liter M198 inline-six that features Bos...
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£583,227
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£1,005,941
Median Price (Since 2020)
£2,270,612
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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