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Mercedes-Benz built 324 examples of the 300 SL Roadster in 1958. This particular example was originally equipped with US-specification sealed-beam headlamps, windshield washers, and Becker Mexico radio with antenna and dual speakers. It was finished in Hellblau (Light Blue, DB 334G) and the interior was trimmed with Red leather.
This Roadster was ordered through the manufacturer's distributor in London and is believed to have remained in Great Britain through 1981, after which was acquired by John Wenaas of Arizona. It was purchased by Jim Rogers in 2006. Mr. Rogers had the interior sympathetically restored, reupholstering the seats and doors in white leather with gray carpeting, and mounting whitewall tires.
After Mr. Rogers passing, his collection was offered in early 2013. Sold in January of 2013, it passed to Larry Pappo who treated the car to a restoration, costing nearly $190,000. The exterior was finished in the factory color of Anthracite and the interior was re-trimmed with gray leather and complementary carpets and floor mats.
The current caretaker acquired the car in January of 2016.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2018
This Roadster was ordered through the manufacturer's distributor in London and is believed to have remained in Great Britain through 1981, after which was acquired by John Wenaas of Arizona. It was purchased by Jim Rogers in 2006. Mr. Rogers had the interior sympathetically restored, reupholstering the seats and doors in white leather with gray carpeting, and mounting whitewall tires.
After Mr. Rogers passing, his collection was offered in early 2013. Sold in January of 2013, it passed to Larry Pappo who treated the car to a restoration, costing nearly $190,000. The exterior was finished in the factory color of Anthracite and the interior was re-trimmed with gray leather and complementary carpets and floor mats.
The current caretaker acquired the car in January of 2016.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2018
2018 Gooding & Co. : Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $1,000,000-USD $1,250,000
Sale Price :
USD $1,072,500
2016 RM Sothebys : Arizona
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $1,250,000-USD $1,500,000
Sale Price :
USD $1,265,000
1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Mercedes-Benz 300SL
(Data based on Model Year 1958 sales)
| 1958 MERCEDES-BENZ 300 SL ROADSTER Chassis#: 198.042.7500669 Sold for USD$885,000 2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
| 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Chassis#: 198.042.8500277 Sold for USD$1,040,093 2023 RM Sothebys : Villa Erba | |
| 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Chassis#: 198.042.8500302 Sold for USD$1,380,000 2023 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island |  |
| 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Chassis#: 198.042.7500400 Sold for USD$1,820,000 2023 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
| 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster Chassis#: 198.042.8500081 Sold for USD$1,077,500 2022 Bonhams : The Audrain Concours Auction | |
| 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster Chassis#: 198.042.7500570 Sold for USD$1,039,000 2022 Bonhams : The Quail Auction | |
| 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Chassis#: 198042-7500168 Sold for USD$1,068,916 2022 Artcurial : Le Mans Classic | |
| 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Chassis#: 198.042.8500137 Sold for USD$1,035,821 2022 RM Sothebys : Paris | |
| 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Chassis#: 198.042.8500102 Sold for USD$923,500 2021 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction |   |
| 1958 MERCEDES-BENZ 300 SL ROADSTER WITH HARDTOP Chassis#: 8500255 Sold for USD$1,004,094 2020 Bonhams : The Zoute Sale | |
| 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Chassis#: 198.042.8500087 Sold for USD$863,425 2020 RM : The European Sale featuring the Petitjean Collection | |
| 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Chassis#: 198.042.8500284 Sold for USD$1,028,000 2020 Bonhams : Amelia Island Concours | |
| 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Chassis#: 198.042.7500669 Sold for USD$940,000 2020 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale Arizona | |
| 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster Chassis#: 1980428500295 Sold for USD$1,072,500 2018 Mecum : Monterey | |
| 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster Chassis#: RD80428500215 Sold for USD$1,130,446 2018 Silverstone Auctions : Silverstone Classic Sale | |
| 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Chassis#: 198.042.8500154 Sold for USD$1,072,500 2018 Gooding & Co. : Amelia Island |   |
| 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Sold for USD$1,407,500 2017 RM Sotheby's : Icons | |
| 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster Chassis#: 198.042.8500327 Sold for USD$1,263,902 2017 Bonhams : The Spa Classic Sale | |
| 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Chassis#: 198.042.8500286 Sold for USD$957,000 2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island |  |
| 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Chassis#: 198.042.8500154 Sold for USD$1,265,000 2016 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
Mercedes-Benz 300SLs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SL's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster with Hardtop | 198.042 8500279 | 2023 Bonhams : The Zoute Sale | $1,100,000 | $1,400,000 | |
| 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster | 1980427500456 | 2023 Mecum : Monterey | $1,300,000 | $1,650,000 | $1,850,000 |
| 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster | 198 042 85 00 155 | 2023 Artcurial : Le Mans Classic | $1,200,000 | $1,500,000 | |
| 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster | 198.042.8500083 | 2023 RM Sothebys : Sealed Bid | |||
| 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $1,400,000 | $1,900,000 | $2,100,000 | |
| 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster | 198.042.8500232 | 2019 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | $1,000,000 | $1,250,000 | |
| 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster | 1980042-8500067 | 2019 Bonhams : The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale | $800,000 | $1,000,000 | |
| 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster | 198.042.8500289 | 2019 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | $1,000,000 | $1,200,000 | |
| 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster | 198.042 8500282 | 2019 Artcurial : Retroobile | $1,100,000 | $1,300,000 | |
| 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL roadster | 1980427500328 | 2019 Artcurial : Retroobile | $1,000,000 | $1,200,000 | |
| 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster | 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | $950,000 | |||
| 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster | 2017 Mecum : Las Vegas | $1,000,000 | |||
| 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster | 198.042-8500212 | 2015 Bonhams : The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale | $800,000 | $1,000,000 | |
| 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster | 1980428500091 | 2013 Coys Blenheim Palace | $400,000 | $450,000 | |
| 1958 Mercedes 300SL Roadster | 198-042-10-002405 | 2013 Bonhams Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia | $450,000 | $500,000 | |
| 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster | 19804275500650 | 2011 RM Auctions London | $627,900 | $360,000 | $400,000 |
| 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster | 7500690 | 2010 RM Auctions Automobiles of London | $325,000 | $325,000 | $375,000 |
| 1958 Mercedes Benz 300 SL | 198.042.8500298 | 2010 Bonhams Automobiles d'Exception á Rétromobile | $340,000 | $400,000 | |
| 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster | 1980427500689 | 2008 Automobiles of London | $255,000 | $280,000 | $320,000 |
| 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster | 198.042 10-950007 | 2003 Bonhams An auction of Collectors Motor Cars and Automobili | $195,000 | $230,000 |
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