1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster

Make Mercedes-Benz
Year 1959
Chassis Number 198.042.10.9500096
Auctioneer Gooding Company
Event Scottsdale 2012
Auction Date 21/01/2012
Lot Number 024
Result sold
Sold For $693,000
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Chassis: 198.042.10.9500096
Unparalleled Documented History
One Owner Through 2006
Accompanied by Rare Factory Correspondence
Offered with Hardtop, Tools and Extensive Documentation
A Stunningly Original Example
Numerous Factory-Installed Custom Features
2,996 CC SOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Bosch Mechanical Fuel Injection
250 BHP at 6,200 RPM
4-Speed Manual Gearbox
4-Wheel Servo-Assisted Hydraulic Drum Brakes
Independent Double-Wishbone Front Suspension
Independent Rear Swing-Axle Suspension
1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster