1957' Mercedes-Benz Sl Class
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NegotiablePublished 7 July 2025ID: l5zKRt
Expired
4 months, 3 weeks ago
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Information from the owner
Body: Coupe
Age: 68 years
Mileage: 1000 km
Displacement: 2997 cc
Fuel: Petrol
Transmission: Manual
Exterior color: Silver
Seller's comments about 1957' Mercedes-Benz Sl Class
Legacy in Motion
Unveiled at the 1957 Geneva Motor Show as the successor to the legendary Gullwing coupe, the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster redefined open-top motoring with the same pioneering spirit that made the 300 SL name synonymous with speed, elegance, and innovation.
This example — built in the Roadster’s debut year of 1957 — captures the moment Mercedes-Benz transitioned from purposeful motorsport engineering to graceful, continent-crossing luxury. Still powered by the same race-derived 3. 0L inline-6 with Bosch mechanical fuel injection, it retained the SL’s ferocity while introducing refined suspension and an effortlessly elegant cabin.
Fewer than 250 units were produced in 1957, making early cars like this exceptionally desirable among collectors.
Condition & Provenance
- Presented in Silver
- Retains original engine, gearbox and key mechanical systems
- Accompanied by an extensive history file including [hisroy, original books, restoration details and service records).
- Refined but unspoiled — the kind of car that sits comfortably between concours and continent-tourer
More than a car, this 300 SL Roadster is a time capsule of automotive artistry — from its hand-formed bodywork to its iconic “eyebrow” arches and graceful rear deck.
Collector’s Perspective
With values for alloy-bodied Gullwings and early Roadsters continuing to climb, this car represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most important open-top grand tourers of the post-war era, built in the Roadster’s foundational year. Early chassis examples are prized for their purity and mechanical integrity, with road presence that needs no embellishment.
Whether displayed or driven as intended, the 300 SL Roadster remains a jewel in any collection — and one of the few classics that truly lives up to its reputation in every sense.
This 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster is offered for private sale through Consari. As with all our discreet offerings, full documentation, high-resolution imagery, and inspection arrangements are available to qualified and vetted parties upon request.
Unveiled at the 1957 Geneva Motor Show as the successor to the legendary Gullwing coupe, the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster redefined open-top motoring with the same pioneering spirit that made the 300 SL name synonymous with speed, elegance, and innovation.
This example — built in the Roadster’s debut year of 1957 — captures the moment Mercedes-Benz transitioned from purposeful motorsport engineering to graceful, continent-crossing luxury. Still powered by the same race-derived 3. 0L inline-6 with Bosch mechanical fuel injection, it retained the SL’s ferocity while introducing refined suspension and an effortlessly elegant cabin.
Fewer than 250 units were produced in 1957, making early cars like this exceptionally desirable among collectors.
Condition & Provenance
- Presented in Silver
- Retains original engine, gearbox and key mechanical systems
- Accompanied by an extensive history file including [hisroy, original books, restoration details and service records).
- Refined but unspoiled — the kind of car that sits comfortably between concours and continent-tourer
More than a car, this 300 SL Roadster is a time capsule of automotive artistry — from its hand-formed bodywork to its iconic “eyebrow” arches and graceful rear deck.
Collector’s Perspective
With values for alloy-bodied Gullwings and early Roadsters continuing to climb, this car represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most important open-top grand tourers of the post-war era, built in the Roadster’s foundational year. Early chassis examples are prized for their purity and mechanical integrity, with road presence that needs no embellishment.
Whether displayed or driven as intended, the 300 SL Roadster remains a jewel in any collection — and one of the few classics that truly lives up to its reputation in every sense.
This 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster is offered for private sale through Consari. As with all our discreet offerings, full documentation, high-resolution imagery, and inspection arrangements are available to qualified and vetted parties upon request.
