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Mercedes-Benz introduced a roadster version of the 300 SL at the 1957 Geneva Auto Show. It effectively replaced the gullwing coupe retired that year. At $11,000, it was more expensive than the outgoing coupe but it benefited from a host of upgrades. The open two-seater was closely related to the coupe, but had a modified tube frame, conventional doors and roll-up windows. Power went up slightly and the swing-axle rear suspension was modified to improve handling. A popular option was the snug hardtop, as fitted to this example. The most notable changes during production were the introduction of four-wheel disc brakes in 1961 and an aluminum engine block at the end of 1962. By the time the 300SL roadster was discontinued in 1963, 1,858 had been built.
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1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
(Data based on Model Year 1962 sales)
| 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster avec hard-top Chassis#: 198.042.10.003042 Sold for USD$50,139 2024 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
| 1962 MERCEDES-BENZ 300 SL ROADSTER Chassis#: 198.042.10.002985 Sold for USD$1,941,825 2023 Gooding & Company : London Auction | |
| 1962 MERCEDES-BENZ 300 SL ROADSTER Chassis#: 198.042.10.003047 Sold for USD$1,792,500 2023 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island Auction | |
| 1962 MERCEDES-BENZ 300 SL ROADSTER Chassis#: 198.042.10.003105 Sold for USD$1,572,500 2022 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
| 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Chassis#: 198.042.10.003055 Sold for USD$1,380,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey |   |
| 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster Chassis#: 19804210002795 Sold for USD$1,705,000 2022 Mecum : Monterey | |
| 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Chassis#: 198.042.10.003043 Sold for USD$1,545,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island |   |
| 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Chassis#: 198.042.10.003069 Sold for USD$1,540,000 2018 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |
| 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster with Hardtop Chassis#: 19804210003042 Sold for USD$1,168,122 2017 Bonhams : The Goodwood Festival of Speed | |
| 1962 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL ROADSTER Chassis#: 198.042.10.003091 Sold for USD$1,485,000 2016 Scottsdale, The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa | |
| 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Chassis#: 198.042.10.003010 Sold for USD$1,325,000 2015 Rick Cole Monterey | |
| 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Chassis#: 198.042.10.002992 Sold for USD$1,127,500 2014 RM Auctions at Monterey | |
| 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster Chassis#: 198.042.10.003044 Sold for USD$1,441,134 2013 RM Auctions - VILLA ERBA | |
| 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster Chassis#: 198.042.10.003003 Sold for USD$836,000 2013 RM Auctions - Arizona | |
| 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster Chassis#: 198042-10.003019 Sold for USD$687,500 2011 RM Auctions at Monterey | |
| 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Chassis#: 198.042.10.003020 Sold for USD$951,500 2011 The Scottsdale Auction - Gooding & Company |   |
| 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Chassis#: 3045 Sold for USD$525,000 2009 Mecum - Kissimmee, FL Auction | |
| 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster Sold for USD$228,250 2004 Vintage Motor Cars in Arizona |
Mercedes-Benz 300 SLs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster | 198.042.10.002850 | 2024 Broad Arrow Auctions : Amelia | $1,500,000 | $1,700,000 | |
| 1962 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL ROADSTER | 198.042.10.003050 | 2015 Bonhams Amelia Island Auction | $1,600,000 | $1,800,000 | |
| 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster | 198.042.10.003060 | 2015 Gooding & Company Arizona | $1,750,000 | $2,250,000 | |
| 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster | 198.042.10.003010 | 2015 RM Auctions Automobiles of Arizona | $1,550,000 | $1,700,000 | $2,000,000 |
| 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300SL | 2008 Mecum St. Charles, IL Auction | $575,000 | |||
| 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster | 2003 Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island | $200,000 |
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