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Not Sold (Est: £900,000 - £1,200,000)

1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster

United Kingdom • 8 Jul 2026 • Lot 132

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A rare 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster, one of only 250 built, boasting a beautiful restoration including a bare-metal refinish. This desirable late-production model features matching numbers, disc brakes, and comes with its original hard top.

While fitted with reproduction Rudge wheels and upgraded power steering for enhanced touring, its overall condition and historical significance make it a standout classic.

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Condition 

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The car has been beautifully restored with a bare-metal refinish in an attractive color. It retains its matching numbers engine and coachwork and is accompanied by a hard top. While it has reproduction wheels and upgraded power steering, these are noted as improvements for touring and do not detract from its near-perfect condition.

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One of 250 examples built in 1961 Desirable late-production Roadster equipped with disc brakes Retains its matching-numbers engine and coachwork Currently fitted with reproduction Rudge wheels and upgraded power steering for superior touring Accompanied by colour-matched hard top Beautifully restored, including bare-metal refinish in attractive light metallic blue paint over tan leather upholstery with black soft top An exquisite example of Stuttgart’s legendary Roadster

Points of note

£583,227

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£974,806

Median Price (Since 2020)

£2,270,612

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