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This Mercedes-Benz 300 SL was formerly part of the Fred Kemp collection and displayed at the Kemp Automobile Museum in Missouri. After Mr. Kemp's ownership, it was acquired by another enthusiast, who commissioned a no-expense-spared restoration. During the work, it was given a final gear ratio of 3.25:1, to provide for high speeds at lower rpms. The exterior was finished in Black (DB 40) over tan leather (DB 1060) and correct leather-edged boucle-style carpet. It has the European-style headlamps, Rudge-style knock-off wheels, and modern radial tires, as well as both a soft top and the factory removable hardtop. In the trunk are German reproduction luggage and a tool roll.By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2019
2018 RM Sothebys : Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $1,300,000-USD $1,500,000
Sale Price :
USD $1,297,500
2014 RM Auctions at Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $1,300,000-USD $1,600,000
Sale Price :
USD $1,375,000
1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
(Data based on Model Year 1961 sales)
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster Chassis#: 19804210002722 Sold for USD$1,402,500 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Chassis#: 198.042.10.002831 Sold for USD$1,462,500 2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Chassis#: 198.042.10.002840 Sold for USD$1,215,000 2023 Broad Arrow Group : Amelia Island | |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster Sold for USD$1,045,000 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Chassis#: 198.042.10.002745 Sold for USD$1,820,000 2022 Broad Arrow Auctions : The Passion for the Drive | |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster Sold for USD$1,375,000 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Chassis#: 198.042.10.002899 Sold for USD$1,043,753 2021 RM Sothebys : St. Moritz, Switzerland | |
| 1961 MERCEDES-BENZ 300 SL ROADSTER Chassis#: 198.042.10.002898 Sold for USD$1,232,000 2021 Gooding & Co : May : Geared Online |   |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Chassis#: 198.042.10.002957 Sold for USD$946,000 2020 Gooding & Company : Geared Online | |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Chassis#: 198.042.10.002707 Sold for USD$775,000 2020 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale Arizona | |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Chassis#: 198.042.10.002623 Sold for USD$1,297,500 2018 RM Sothebys : Monterey |  |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL roadster Chassis#: 198042-10-002734 Sold for USD$1,130,803 2017 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Chassis#: 198.042.10.002930 Sold for USD$1,034,000 2017 Gooding & Co. : Scottsdale, AZ | |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster avec Hard Top Chassis#: 198.042-10-002781 Sold for USD$862,077 2016 Artcurial : LeMans Classic | |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Chassis#: 198.042.10.002753 Sold for USD$962,500 2015 RM Sotheby's : Amelia Island |   |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Chassis#: 198.042.10.002623 Sold for USD$1,375,000 2014 RM Auctions at Monterey | |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster with Hardtop Chassis#: 198042-10-002795 Sold for USD$1,237,500 2014 Bonhams - The Scottsdale Auction | |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Chassis#: 198.042.10.002762 Sold for USD$1,126,803 2013 RM Auction - London | |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster Chassis#: 198.042.10.002839 Sold for USD$935,000 2013 RM - The Don Davis Collection | |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Chassis#: 198.042-10-002727 Sold for USD$770,000 2013 Gooding and Company - The Scottsdale Auction |
Mercedes-Benz 300 SLs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster | 19804210002748 | 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale | |||
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster | 19804210002722 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $1,300,000 | $1,600,000 | $1,800,000 |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster | 198.042.10.0002844 | 2023 Broad Arrow Group : Amelia Island | $1,350,000 | $1,550,000 | |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster | A1980421000227 | 2022 Mecum : Monterey | $875,000 | ||
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster | 19804210002756 | 2021 Mecum : Monterey | $900,000 | $1,250,000 | $1,550,000 |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster | 198.042.10.002756 | 2016 RM Sotheby's : Monterey | $1,250,000 | $1,500,000 | |
| 1961 MERCEDES-BENZ 300 SL ROADSTER | 198.042-10-002973 | 2016 Bonhams The MercedesBenz Sale | $930,000 | $1,200,000 |
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