1960 Mercedes Benz 300SL

Full matching numbers with original factory data cardExpertly restored in the 90's supervised by John OlsonHas since been maintained regardless of expenseJust having had a complete engine rebuildToday presents in stunning condition with desirable optionsComes from a major collector - Lord Irvine Laidlaw

The data card supplied with this car confirms it was delivered new to the US in 1960 in US specification in blue/grey (166) and with a grey/white hard top (158) with a 1/3.89 rear axle ratio with the speedo to read in miles.

Engine no 198980 -10-002710Gearbox 002883Axle 002822Steering box 002628Left king pin 002765Right king pin 002713

Originally supplied new to the USA, between 1990/1993 the car was subject to a total body off restoration regardless of cost by a well known US restorer under the supervision of John Olson. This renowned 300 SL expert was author of the "The SL Experience". John was perhaps best known as the publisher for 35 years (from 1982 through 2017) of the SL Market Letter, the go-to source of insight and information about collectible Mercedes-Benz from this era.

During this 3 year restoration every detail was completed correctly and upon completion of the project the car's recorded mileage was then 67,000 and the current mileage is now shows only 75398 - meaning in the past 32 years the car has covered a mere 8400 miles.

The car was repainted in a stunning silver blue metallic and interior finished in a stylish light tan hide which remains in fabulous condition, as is the cream soft top, resulting to many in the most elegant and subtle colour scheme possible.

This 300 SL Roadster has the original Becker Mexico radio with automatic electric aerial, chrome road wheels, 2 fitted suitcases, inertia reel seatbelts and European specification headlamps. The car has been serviced by HK Engineering and other marque experts recently and was acquired by the previous titled owner in 2005, from the 300 SL specialist Ivan Page-Ratcliff.

Expertly restored with fantastic patina and presented in a superb colour combination, our car fresh from a major collection, is ready to offer it's next custodian the enjoyment of owning and driving a reference example of this iconic model, in addition to access to prestigious events all over the world, that is conferred upon the owner of a correct 300 SL Roadster.

The car has European taxes paid and is registered in the UK.