£860.6k
1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
Silverstone Auctions • UK • 22 Jul 2018
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£860,625
1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
UK • 22 Jul 2018
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster is a matching-numbers example that was originally delivered to the USA and imported to the UK in 1999. It has undergone a fully documented restoration by leading UK 300SL specialists and has been continuously maintained by marque experts. Finished in its original Cream with Red leather, the car has been enjoyed by its long-term private owner, who has covered 9,000 miles in it since the restoration.
Condition
8
The car has been meticulously maintained and restored by marque specialists. The listing states the car retains its original engine, gearbox and back axle, making it a matching-numbers example. The car presents in its original color scheme. The car has been used and enjoyed, covering 9,000 miles since restoration, bringing the total mileage to just over 89,000 miles. This indicates the car is in excellent condition but not 'as new'.
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89,000 miles
RD80428500215
LHD
United Kingdom
Manual
GSL 772
1958
Auction
£860.6k
1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
Silverstone Auctions • UK • 22 Jul 2018
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
A beautiful Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster from long-term private ownership A beautiful, matching numbers, 300SL Roadster from long-term private ownership Supplied new to the USA in 1958 and imported to the UK in 1999 Fully documented restoration by a 'Who's Who' of the UK's leading 300SL specialists Returned to the road in 2001 and continuously maintained by a succession of marque experts From a genuine and enthusiastic private owner.
For sale for the first time in nearly twenty years Persuaded by New York's Max Hoffman, the legendary, larger-than-life, post-war Mercedes distributor for North America, the factory agreed to produce a road-going version of their dominant W194 Sports Racing Car car to appeal to the American market and create a new brand image for the German manufacturer.
It was to be known as the 300SL, featured a number of technological firsts, and would be produced in comparatively low numbers.
It was a significant commercial success and today is undoubtedly the most ...
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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Previous (W198) 300 SL Roadster Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 25th Mar 2013
Latest MOT mileage:
91,174 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 26th Mar 2012, 91,174 miles
Passed
On 24th Mar 2011, 90,794 miles
Passed
On 18th Mar 2010, 90,756 miles
Passed
On 14th Aug 2008, 89,354 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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Auction House Headquarters
Silverstone Auctions
Ashorne, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV35 9AE, England
Located in Warwick, Warwickshire, Silverstone Auctions is a physical auction house handling classic, sports, and collector cars. They conduct live auctions at major UK events and offer vehicle consignment services.
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