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The 300SL Roadster replaced the legendary Gullwing coupé in 1957 and quickly became the more usable of the two, keeping the race-bred tubular spaceframe and mechanical direct fuel injection while…
The 300SL Roadster replaced the legendary Gullwing coupé in 1957 and quickly became the more usable of the two, keeping the race-bred tubular spaceframe and mechanical direct fuel injection while adding real touring comfort. Revised low-pivot swing-axle rear suspension made it a more predictable and confident car at speed. Its helical-cut gearbox is exceptionally quiet compared to its predecessor’s, and the open top keeps the cabin cool, so long trips are comfortable and enjoyable. Only 1,858 Roadsters were built before production ended in 1963.
In March 1961, Mercedes-Benz fitted four-wheel disc brakes to the 300SL, the biggest upgrade in the Roadster’s life. The last cars that followed received an aluminum engine block. Collectors see the cars in between, with disc brakes and the proven cast-iron six, as the best of the series to own and drive. They pair modern stopping power with the robust iron-block engine.
This 1961 example is finished in classic DB180 Silver-Grey Metallic and shows 21,213 miles. It is an excellent chance to own one of the most important sports cars Mercedes-Benz has ever built
