Inhabiting the highest echelons of Mercedes-Benz collecting, this 1962 300SL Roadster stands alone as the sole W198 chassis Mercedes-Benz, Gullwing or Roadster, to be originally delivered in the breathtaking factory hue of DB 571 Dunkelrot (dark red) metallic paint. This immaculate Roadster retains its original light-aluminum alloy engine while preserving factory-installed 4-wheel disc brakes. Mirroring the recently sold Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing in Scottsdale, the fully restored 300SL Roadster boasts the iconic DB 180 silver-gray metallic paint. Inside, it features brilliant Roser 1079 red leather upholstery complemented by red German square weave carpeting. As the successor to the race-inspired 300SL Gullwing Coupe, the 300SL Roadster established a new benchmark for convertible performance cars at the time, making it highly coveted by collectors. The transition from coupe to convertible entailed significant enhancements, including a revamped rear-axle design, wider wheels, and a standard sport cam engine.
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