This classic 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster is nothing but a pile of rust, but a surprising detail has given it an astonishing selling price.
This 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster convertible is currently sitting in an old warehouse, and from the images, one can see that the car is nothing more than a pile of rust. However, on October 26, this convertible will be auctioned off in Los Angeles, California, USA, as part of RM Sotheby’s junk car collection auctions.
According to The Sun, the car will have a starting price of up to £750,000, which is approximately 24.3 billion VND. This price has surprised many as the car’s current state seems to be…less than desirable. So, what has given this Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster such an astonishing starting price?
The answer lies in the fact that this 67-year-old classic Mercedes-Benz is one of only 30 cars in the world fitted with the highly coveted and rare Rudge wheels, often sought after for competitions. These wheels are mostly found in private collections and rarely come up for sale. Additionally, the 300 SL Roadster convertible itself is quite rare, with only around 1,000 units produced globally from 1957 to 1963. Despite its age, this car has only clocked approximately 17,702 km, according to Luxury Auto News.
Originally, this Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster was finished in a distinctive fire engine red exterior color with cream-colored leather interior. Under the hood sits a six-cylinder engine that, in its prime, could deliver an impressive 225 horsepower.
However, the car is currently in a state of disrepair, with rust covering almost the entire body, one headlight and mirror missing, a damaged grille, flat tires, a degraded engine, and severely torn and dilapidated seats. As such, the future owner of this Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster will need to invest significant time and money to restore it to its former glory.
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References: The Sun
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