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1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster

VIN: 198.042.7500094
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Not Sold
$985,000
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Highest Bid
Mar 14, 2022
Bring a Trailer
Santa Monica, CA, USA
2,137 km (1,328 mi) TMU
Manual
LHD
Modified
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  • HISTORY (2)
  • SPECS
  • COMPS (30)
  • TAXONOMY

Market Summary

The Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster - W198 (1957 to 1963) market. See Similar Markets

CMB $1,342,435
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The 300SL Roadster was the open top variant of the Mercedes-Benz 300SL. Introduced in 1957, the roadster was the successor to the famous 300... Learn more.
There are 8 Mercedes-Benz 300SL - W198 for sale across all model years (1954 to 1963) and variants, 2 are 300 SL Roadster and none are model year 1957 . There were 89 300 SL Roadster sold in the last 5 years.

Vehicle History

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Mar 14, 2022
Not Sold at Bring a Trailer with a HIGH BID of $985,000
2,137 km (1,328 mi) TMU · Santa Monica, CA, USA
Mar 6, 2020
Fernandina Beach, FL, USA

Comps

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1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster

Modified
6865 mi 11k mi TMU
Manual transmission Manual
LHD steering LHD
Sold
$1,200,000
Aug 15, 2024
100% Relevance
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1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 44k mi TMU
Manual transmission Manual
LHD steering LHD
Sold
$995,000
Aug 15, 2024
90% Relevance
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1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 99k mi TMU
Manual transmission Manual
LHD steering LHD
Not Sold
$1,350,000
info
Highest Bid
Jan 18, 2025
89% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria

Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
  • TMU
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency

Specs

Details about this vehicle - curated by our market specialists.

Year
1957
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
300 SL
Model Trim
-
Engine
3.0L I6 (M198 I)*
Transmission
Manual
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Originality
Modified
Mileage
2,137 km (1,328 mi) TMU
VIN
198.042.7500094
Vehicle Type
Automobile
Body Style
Convertible
Doors
2 Doors
Driver Side
Left Hand Drive
Ext. Color Group
Gray
Int. Color Group
Red/Burgundy
* Due to the modifications on this vehicle, engine specifications may differ from factory specifications

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