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This 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster was originally delivered to a dealer in Venezuela. It has been given a restoration since new, with the work being completed in 2007. It is one of a few roadsters delivered with knockoff wheels. It has European headlights and its silver color reflects Mercedes-Benz racing tradition.
The 300SL Gull Wing race car was an attractive car that enjoyed much racing success. A production version soon followed, driven by an order for 1,000 vehicles by American importer Max Hoffman. To increase sales, a more powerful, better handling and more luxurious roadster version was produced from 1957. The roadster had a tubular frame, independent suspension and a 3-liter, direct fuel injection 6-cylinder engine offering 240 horsepower. From 1957 to 1964, Mercedes-Benz produced 1,858 roadsters. | |
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