1957 MERCEDES-BENZ 300 SL ROADSTER Body No. 7500470 Chassis No. 7500546 Engine No. 950049 White with red leather interior Engine: six cylinder, in line, 2,996cc, 240bhp; Gearbox: four speed manual; Brakes: hydraulic drums; Suspension: independent front and rear. Left hand drive. Mercedes-Benz bounced back from war time ruin with a sports car in the early 1950s called the 300SL - "SL" for super light. The first 300 SL race cars were victorious whenever they raced, including the Carrera Panamericana road races in Mexico, and European road racing. Production of the 300 SL began in 1954 in Gullwing coupe form only. In 1957 a roadster was finally offered as a companion model, and the Gullwing was soon phased out. The roadster's lines recalled the famed straight eight powered 300 SLR race car. The first 300 SL roadsters brought to America were successful in racing - Paul O'Shea won a SCCA class championship with one. In contrast to the Gullwing coupe, the roadster had the "low pivot" rear suspension which made it more predictable in its handling. Most importantly, with the top down, it was a far more comfortable and enjoyable car to drive. The roadster offered here has been in the same current ownership for the past ten years. It is believed this 300SL has only had three owners from new. The second owner Mr Larry Stewart, an attorney from Cleveland undertook a complete restoration in 1980/81. The work was started by the respected marque specialist, Paul Russell. The coachwork was professionally restored by the bodyshop that did all the work for Russell prior to his own shop opening in 1983. On a recent inspection the panel work seemed clean and straight and bears testimony to the fact that the current owner has driven the car very little indeed. The engine fitted in the car is of 1959 manufacture and was rebuilt around 10,000 miles ago, including the fitting of a new crankshaft, it runs well with good oil pressure. The gearbox and differential have also been recently overhauled within the last 5,000 miles. The paintwork is highly presentable, the chrome good and the engine bay is highly detailed. There are one or two minor nicks in the red leather upholstery and one small seam requires re-sewing. Some of the rubbers such as the doors are the original, it has a black convertible top, spare wheel, tool roll and jack. and comes with the European specification headlamps. The 300SL roadster is one of the ultimate post war open sports cars and this seems to be a fine example.
1957 MERCEDES-BENZ 300 SL ROADSTER Body No. 7500470 Chassis No. 7500546 Engine No. 950049 White with red leather interior Engine: six cylinder, in line, 2,996cc, 240bhp; Gearbox: four speed manual; Brakes: hydraulic drums; Suspension: independent front and rear. Left hand drive. Mercedes-Benz bounced back from war time ruin with a sports car in the early 1950s called the 300SL - "SL" for super light. The first 300 SL race cars were victorious whenever they raced, including the Carrera Panamericana road races in Mexico, and European road racing. Production of the 300 SL began in 1954 in Gullwing coupe form only. In 1957 a roadster was finally offered as a companion model, and the Gullwing was soon phased out. The roadster's lines recalled the famed straight eight powered 300 SLR race car. The first 300 SL roadsters brought to America were successful in racing - Paul O'Shea won a SCCA class championship with one. In contrast to the Gullwing coupe, the roadster had the "low pivot" rear suspension which made it more predictable in its handling. Most importantly, with the top down, it was a far more comfortable and enjoyable car to drive. The roadster offered here has been in the same current ownership for the past ten years. It is believed this 300SL has only had three owners from new. The second owner Mr Larry Stewart, an attorney from Cleveland undertook a complete restoration in 1980/81. The work was started by the respected marque specialist, Paul Russell. The coachwork was professionally restored by the bodyshop that did all the work for Russell prior to his own shop opening in 1983. On a recent inspection the panel work seemed clean and straight and bears testimony to the fact that the current owner has driven the car very little indeed. The engine fitted in the car is of 1959 manufacture and was rebuilt around 10,000 miles ago, including the fitting of a new crankshaft, it runs well with good oil pressure. The gearbox and differential have also been recently overhauled within the last 5,000 miles. The paintwork is highly presentable, the chrome good and the engine bay is highly detailed. There are one or two minor nicks in the red leather upholstery and one small seam requires re-sewing. Some of the rubbers such as the doors are the original, it has a black convertible top, spare wheel, tool roll and jack. and comes with the European specification headlamps. The 300SL roadster is one of the ultimate post war open sports cars and this seems to be a fine example.
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