£1.05m (Est: £1.1m - £1.3m)
1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster
RM Sotheby's • UK • 31 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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£1,045,625 (Est: £1,100,000 - £1,300,000)
1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster
UK • 31 Oct 2026 • Lot 152
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This rare 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster, the penultimate one built, is a highly desirable example featuring an alloy engine and disc brakes. Presented in fantastic original condition with matching numbers and factory correct colors, it includes its hardtop and a comprehensive history file.
Condition
9
The car is described as 'beautifully preserved' and presenting in 'fantastically original condition' with 'matching-numbers' components. It is noted to retain its factory-correct colors and comes with a comprehensive history file. This suggests a very high level of originality and preservation, with only minor signs of use expected for a car of this age and caliber, fitting the 'Outstanding' (9) rating.
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38,997 miles (via 2021 MOT)
19804210003257
1963
Auction
Manual
RHD
United Kingdom
£1.05m (Est: £1.1m - £1.3m)
1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster
RM Sotheby's • UK • 31 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
The penultimate 300 SL Roadster built; one of only three delivered in 1964 Rare and highly desirable specification; alloy engine and disc brake example Beautifully preserved; presents in fantastically original condition Retains its matching-numbers chassis, body, gearbox, kingpins, and rear axle Wears its factory-correct colours of White over the original Red leather interior
Accompanied by factory hardtop roof, owner’s guides folio, and two-piece fitted luggage set Documented by a comprehensive history file with invoices dating back to 1967, Mercedes-Benz Classic Certificate, and copies of the factory data cards
Price Analysis vs Other (W198) 300 SL Roadsters
£583,227
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£1,005,941
Median Price (Since 2020)
£2,270,612
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 2nd Jun 2022
Latest MOT mileage:
38,997 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 3rd Jun 2021, 38,997 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Failed
On 3rd Jun 2021, 38,997 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
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