
This turn-key W198 Roadster has spent the last 27 years in a discerning US-based German classic car collection and comes to market as a no-excuses, fully matching numbers example with unusually high cosmetic standards for such an exhaustively maintained, touring-specific 300SL. Dressed in iconic DB 180 silver grey metallic paint over 1079 red leather and fitted with desirable European headlights, this superbly restored 300SL Roadster has a fully known history from new and comes with a robust service history file, original books, tools and jack. A truly top-flight 300SL Roadster with a rare combination of undeniable curb appeal that’s ready for daily and/or long distance use at the drop of a hat.

Highlights
- Exceptional touring 300SL Roadster
- Meticulously sorted and maintained
- Single private ownership for last 27 years
- Fully documented ownership history
- Matching numbers throughout
- Chassis no. 198042.10.002545
- Engine no. 198982.10.002599
- Body no. 198042-00054
- Transmission no. 2747
- Inline fuel-injected 6-cylinder
- 4-wheel drum brakes
- DB 180 Silbergrau metallic paint
- 1079 rot leather
- 872 black soft top
- European headlights
- Comprehensive service records
- Original books
- Tools and jack
- Becker Mexico radio
- Copy of factory data card