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1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster

  • Chassis Number: 19804210002841
  • Engine Number: 19804210002899
Production of the Gullwing ceased in 1957, leaving the 300 SL as the companies race car-derived sports touring car of choice for many consumers. The 3.89 rear axle ratio of the Gullwing was replaced by a standard 3.64 gear to lower engine rpm at cruising speed. The wheel-rim width was increased by a half inch, though the tires remained the same.

The original owner of this car was Dr. Richard Schantz of Indiana, who purchased it through Snider Motors in Indianapolis, on October 28th of 1960. Dr. Schantz averaged 15,000 miles a year for the first several years of ownership. From 1980 to 1991, Schantz put the car into storage. It was sold to collector Bob Pass in the early 1990s who later sold it to the current owner.

The car has 80,100 miles from new, has been accurately restored to like-new condition, has a factory hardtop and disc brakes, and finished in DB050 white with a DB040 black hardtop with red leather interior.

In 2008, this 300 SL Roadster was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction held in Pebble Beach, California. It was estimated to sell for $600,000 - $700,000. The lot was sold for $594,000 including buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2009

2008 Gooding & Company

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $600,000-USD $700,000 
Sale Price :
USD $594,000

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 image  1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL image  
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 image  
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 image  1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL image  
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 300 SL image  
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.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1961 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster198042100027482024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale   
1961 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster198042100027222023 Mecum : Indy$1,300,000$1,600,000$1,800,000
1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster198.042.10.00028442023 Broad Arrow Group : Amelia Island $1,350,000$1,550,000
1961 Mercedes-Benz 300SL RoadsterA19804210002272022 Mecum : Monterey$875,000  
1961 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster198042100027562021 Mecum : Monterey$900,000$1,250,000$1,550,000
1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster198.042.10.0027562016 RM Sotheby's : Monterey $1,250,000$1,500,000
1961 MERCEDES-BENZ 300 SL ROADSTER198.042-10-0029732016 Bonhams The MercedesBenz Sale $930,000$1,200,000

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