Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster (W 198 II)
Check the original brake system, block casting and engine stamp against the data card. Verify any claim of factory Rudge wheels, later replacement, or 1964 delivery.
What to check before buying
Check the original brake system, block casting and engine stamp against the data card. Verify any claim of factory Rudge wheels, later replacement, or 1964 delivery.
Use the factory build record and the individual auction or provenance evidence to assess a particular car.
Documented auction results
If you’re deciding what to offer, start with transactions for cars of similar specification and history. Check the sale date, condition, and whether the price included buyer’s premium.
| Chassis | Date and auction | Outcome and price | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198.042.7500364 | 2024RM Sotheby’s · Monterey 20241957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster | SoldUSD 2,892,500 · Published sold price | Auction evidence |
| 198.042.10.003207 | 2022RM Sotheby’s · Arizona 20221964 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster | SoldUSD 2,315,000 · Published sold price | Auction evidenceThe lot uses 1964 and cites late invoicing. The manufacturer’s archive records a 1963 series end. |
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Factory specification and chronology
- Production
- 1957–1963
- Factory purpose
- Road
Documented variants
| Variant | Production | Body style | Coachbuilder | Wheelbase | Factory specification | Documented examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 SL Roadster with drum brakes | — | — | — | — | — | 198.042.7500364 |
| 300 SL Roadster with disc brakes and iron block | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 300 SL Roadster with disc brakes and alloy block | — | — | — | — | — | 198.042.10.003207 |
Individual chassis histories
- Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster, chassis 198.042.10.003207
A late-invoiced Roadster with disc brakes and an alloy engine block.
- Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster, chassis 198.042.7500364
The auction catalogue documents factory Rudge wheels, a hardtop, and restoration history.