1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - roadster disc brake, iron block, matching numbers

According to the accompanying Datenkarte, this 300 SL “disc-brake” Roadster is a matching-numbers example, retaining its original factory plates and stampings on the chassis, engine, body, king pin, steering box and rear axle. Even the four wheels plus spare wheel are original and correctly date stamped. Apart from the replacement of the transmission with an original Mercedes-Benz factory unit and the conversion of the headlights to the desirable European specification, the car appears to be impressively original with no signs of any major previous restoration work carried out. Recently the car has benefited from important mechanical work by official Mercedes-Benz Center Legends Duda-Cars. Works included a new fuel tank, new fuel sender and revision of the all-important injection fuel pump system. Moreover, the car received a major service with invoice on file.

This example, equipped with both disc brakes and the cast iron engine block from new, ranks among the ultimate specification 300 SL Roadsters with approximately 270 produced, and in light of its rarity and exceptional level of authenticity.