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1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL roadster with hard-top No reserve Swedish registration Chassis no. 198.042-10-003198 Engine no. 198.982-10-000162 - One of the last 210 300 SL roadsters produced - Extremely rare disc-brake version, aluminum engine - Original engine and color, clear history - 600,000 € of work at HK-Engineering - Preservation of original upholstery - Without reserve Like many collectors, Staffan Wittmark set himself a number of objectives in his quest to collect the cars of his choice. In the case of the Mercedes 300 SL roadster, he wanted to find two examples that had been produced at the two extremes of the manufacturing process: at the very beginning, when the model was still unmodified, and at the end, when it was perfectly finished after various improvements. The 300 SL roadster presented here is one of the last 210 models produced, and as such features four-wheel disc brakes and a lighter, aluminum-block engine. Of course, all the roadster's other special features are included, such as improved rear suspension with single pivot and compensating spring, direct injection, and a sophisticated tubular chassis modified from the coupé to lower the door sills... The 300 SL was originally designed for racing, and its technical features bear witness to this, although Mercedes achieved a combination of sport and comfort that is rarely equalled, since the roadster's finish was on a par with the world's most luxurious cars. The car for sale was delivered new to England, where it received its first registration on May 24, 1963. It was painted graphite grey "DB 190" with red leather upholstery no. 1079 and black soft top (option 720). According to the Gullwing Group Roadster Register, it had only two owners in the UK, in 1963 and 1969. In 1976, the car was purchased from Mr. Friedhelm Merznich, residing in Majorca, by a friend of his, Dr. Alexander Bell, of Cologne, Germany. Dr. Bell kept the car for 41 years, using it sparingly, and when he sold it, it had just 56,000 miles on it, confirmed by a logbook and a "Lichttest 1985" sticker on the windscreen. It's worth noting that the chassis, engine, body, transmission and front and rear axle numbers match those notified in the factory documents, underlining the 300 SL's unclouded history. Between 2021 and 2023, this car underwent a complete restoration in the workshops of German model specialist HK-Engineering, whose experience enabled work of the highest quality to be carried out while respecting the car's original integrity. For example, the original red leather upholstery was disassembled, cleaned, treated and reassembled to preserve the patina that gave it its charm. The bodywork was removed, restored and repainted in its beautiful original grey, and the chassis also underwent a complete overhaul. The mechanics as a whole also benefited from top-level treatment: engine, transmission, rear axle, fuel injection and supply system, cooling system, brakes were all restored... Photos of the restoration are there to testify to the scale and exceptional care of the work, which totalled over 600,000 euros, and a book written by well-known historian Jonathan Sierakowski even looks back at the complete history of this car and the restoration that was carried out. The result is one of the most beautiful Mercedes 300 SL roadsters on the market, all the more so as it is equipped with the rare hard-top specific to this model. In addition to its tools and jack, it comes with a set of tailor-made luggage that takes up space in the rear trunk. With its untarnished history, original components and exemplary restoration, this 300 SL roadster, with all the refinements of the model, will appeal to enthusiasts attached to cars of exceptional quality. Swedish title Chassis no. 198.042-10-003198 Engine no. 198.982-10-000162 - One of the last 210 300 SL roadsters built - Extremely rare version with disc brakes and aluminium engine block - Original engine and colour, clear history - 600,000 € spent on work at HK-Engineering - Original upholstery preserved - No reserve Like many collectors, Staffan Wittmark set himself a certain number of goals in his quest to bring together his chosen cars. In the case of the Mercedes 300 SL roadster, he wanted to find two examples from opposite ends of the period during which it was built: from the very beginning, when no changes h
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1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL roadster with hard-top No reserve Swedish registration Chassis no. 198.042-10-003198 Engine no. 198.982-10-000162 - One of the last 210 300 SL roadsters produced - Extremely rare disc-brake version, aluminum engine - Original engine and color, clear history - 600,000 € of work at HK-Engineering - Preservation of original upholstery - Without reserve Like many collectors, Staffan Wittmark set himself a number of objectives in his quest to collect the cars of his choice. In the case of the Mercedes 300 SL roadster, he wanted to find two examples that had been produced at the two extremes of the manufacturing process: at the very beginning, when the model was still unmodified, and at the end, when it was perfectly finished after various improvements. The 300 SL roadster presented here is one of the last 210 models produced, and as such features four-wheel disc brakes and a lighter, aluminum-block engine. Of course, all the roadster's other special features are included, such as improved rear suspension with single pivot and compensating spring, direct injection, and a sophisticated tubular chassis modified from the coupé to lower the door sills... The 300 SL was originally designed for racing, and its technical features bear witness to this, although Mercedes achieved a combination of sport and comfort that is rarely equalled, since the roadster's finish was on a par with the world's most luxurious cars. The car for sale was delivered new to England, where it received its first registration on May 24, 1963. It was painted graphite grey "DB 190" with red leather upholstery no. 1079 and black soft top (option 720). According to the Gullwing Group Roadster Register, it had only two owners in the UK, in 1963 and 1969. In 1976, the car was purchased from Mr. Friedhelm Merznich, residing in Majorca, by a friend of his, Dr. Alexander Bell, of Cologne, Germany. Dr. Bell kept the car for 41 years, using it sparingly, and when he sold it, it had just 56,000 miles on it, confirmed by a logbook and a "Lichttest 1985" sticker on the windscreen. It's worth noting that the chassis, engine, body, transmission and front and rear axle numbers match those notified in the factory documents, underlining the 300 SL's unclouded history. Between 2021 and 2023, this car underwent a complete restoration in the workshops of German model specialist HK-Engineering, whose experience enabled work of the highest quality to be carried out while respecting the car's original integrity. For example, the original red leather upholstery was disassembled, cleaned, treated and reassembled to preserve the patina that gave it its charm. The bodywork was removed, restored and repainted in its beautiful original grey, and the chassis also underwent a complete overhaul. The mechanics as a whole also benefited from top-level treatment: engine, transmission, rear axle, fuel injection and supply system, cooling system, brakes were all restored... Photos of the restoration are there to testify to the scale and exceptional care of the work, which totalled over 600,000 euros, and a book written by well-known historian Jonathan Sierakowski even looks back at the complete history of this car and the restoration that was carried out. The result is one of the most beautiful Mercedes 300 SL roadsters on the market, all the more so as it is equipped with the rare hard-top specific to this model. In addition to its tools and jack, it comes with a set of tailor-made luggage that takes up space in the rear trunk. With its untarnished history, original components and exemplary restoration, this 300 SL roadster, with all the refinements of the model, will appeal to enthusiasts attached to cars of exceptional quality. Swedish title Chassis no. 198.042-10-003198 Engine no. 198.982-10-000162 - One of the last 210 300 SL roadsters built - Extremely rare version with disc brakes and aluminium engine block - Original engine and colour, clear history - 600,000 € spent on work at HK-Engineering - Original upholstery preserved - No reserve Like many collectors, Staffan Wittmark set himself a certain number of goals in his quest to bring together his chosen cars. In the case of the Mercedes 300 SL roadster, he wanted to find two examples from opposite ends of the period during which it was built: from the very beginning, when no changes h
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