1962 Mercedes Benz, 300SL Roadster
sorry… just sold.
1962 Mercedes Benz 300SL roadster, S/N 198 042 10 003020, DB534 Fire Red with black leather, black convertible soft top, only 7,630 miles from new, factory equipped with: original iron block engine, disc brakes, Becker radio, wide white wall tires and hard top. delivered new on December 30, 1963 to noted 300SL collector Mr. C. Jewett Henry of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, where it remained in his family until late 2010. the roadster is complete with its tool roll and jack, original spare tire, warranty card, owner’s manual as well as numerous dealer correspondence and Pennsylvania registrations. most remarkably, the roadster is completely original including all paint, interior, convertible top and even the original tires. (an additional set of new wheels and tires come with for driving the roadster.) the roadster was shown at the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance where it won 3rd place in the post-war preservation class and, completed the Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance. in the summer of 2012 the roadster was treated to a comprehensive servicing and overhaul to all systems by marque specialist, Paul Russell and Company. in summary, this 300SL roadster is arguably the lowest mileage and most original roadster in existence.
