1961 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL ROADSTER Chassis No. 19804210002877 Engine No. TBA Red with tan leather interior Engine: six-cylinder, in line, 2,996cc, 215bhp; Gearbox: four-speed manual; Brakes: hydraulic disc all round; Suspension: front, independent, coil springs, rear, independent swing axle, coil springs. Left hand drive. Mercedes-Benz bounced back from their wartime ruins with a sports car in the early 1950s called the 300SL, "SL" for super light. The first 300SL race cars were victorious whenever they raced, including the Carrera Panamericana road races in Mexico and in European road racing. The production 300SL started out in 1954 (as a '55 model) 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-8 powered 300SLR race car. The first 300SL roadsters brought to America were successful in racing - Paul O'Shea winning a SCCA class championship with one. In contrast to the Gullwing coupe, the roadster had the "low pivot" rear suspension which made the 300SL Roadster more predictable in handling. It also had a rubber diaphragm in the fuel injection pump instead of the previous leather one. Most importantly, it was a far more comfortable and enjoyable car to drive. With the optional hard top, the 300SL Roadsters had everything that the Gullwings had plus roll-down windows, or a convertible top for warmer days. By 1961 the 300SL was updated with disc brakes all round. This is one such example of the more desirable "disc brake" cars. It comes complete with the optional hard top in addition to the soft convertible top. It was restored in 1992 and is finished in the attractive color scheme of red with biscuit interior.
1961 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL ROADSTER Chassis No. 19804210002877 Engine No. TBA Red with tan leather interior Engine: six-cylinder, in line, 2,996cc, 215bhp; Gearbox: four-speed manual; Brakes: hydraulic disc all round; Suspension: front, independent, coil springs, rear, independent swing axle, coil springs. Left hand drive. Mercedes-Benz bounced back from their wartime ruins with a sports car in the early 1950s called the 300SL, "SL" for super light. The first 300SL race cars were victorious whenever they raced, including the Carrera Panamericana road races in Mexico and in European road racing. The production 300SL started out in 1954 (as a '55 model) 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-8 powered 300SLR race car. The first 300SL roadsters brought to America were successful in racing - Paul O'Shea winning a SCCA class championship with one. In contrast to the Gullwing coupe, the roadster had the "low pivot" rear suspension which made the 300SL Roadster more predictable in handling. It also had a rubber diaphragm in the fuel injection pump instead of the previous leather one. Most importantly, it was a far more comfortable and enjoyable car to drive. With the optional hard top, the 300SL Roadsters had everything that the Gullwings had plus roll-down windows, or a convertible top for warmer days. By 1961 the 300SL was updated with disc brakes all round. This is one such example of the more desirable "disc brake" cars. It comes complete with the optional hard top in addition to the soft convertible top. It was restored in 1992 and is finished in the attractive color scheme of red with biscuit interior.
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