$220,000
Added by:
Private seller
Offer ID #83699
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Transmission:
Manual
Condition:
New
Doors:
2
Color:
Red
Color:
Red
Description
1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster
Particularly notable as the first production 300 SL Roadster
Initially retained by Mercedes-Benz for exhibition, including the model’s debut at the 1957 Geneva Motor Show
Subsequently returned to the factory and sold to the US market later in 1957
Retains numbers-matching chassis, engine, body, front axles, and steering box; inspected by the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center in June 2026, with report on file
1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster
Particularly notable as the first production 300 SL Roadster
Initially retained by Mercedes-Benz for exhibition, including the model’s debut at the 1957 Geneva Motor Show
Subsequently returned to the factory and sold to the US market later in 1957
Retains numbers-matching chassis, engine, body, front axles, and steering box; inspected by the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center in June 2026, with report on file
Previously restored in its factory-correct Fire Engine Red over a Black interior with distinctive Red piping
An extraordinary opportunity to acquire the first production example of one of the 20th century’s defining sports cars
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