1954 | Mercedes-Benz 300 S Roadster

• With its last owner for over 30 years (since 1992) !
• Original, rare colour scheme in medium green (DB 229) combined with a green-grey leather interior (1081) and light-coloured soft top
• Overhauled by a specialist in Germany around 15 years ago
• Data card on delivery specs and numerous invoices available
• Matching luggage set included
• Only 141 examples manufactured as 300 S Roadsters, at the time the most exclusive Mercedes for the 'upper 10,000'

According to the available data card, this Mercedes Benz 300 S Roadster was delivered in the summer of 1954 and then made its way to the USA. The original colour scheme was medium green (colour code DB 229) with a green-grey leather interior (colour code 1081). The car still has this attractive and rare colour scheme today.

Der The 300 S Roadster returned to Germany in the early 1990s and was purchased by its last owner in the Bonn area in 1992. The original purchase agreement is available. The car was the start of a small collection, which was later expanded to include two 300 Adenauer convertibles, a 300 Sc Roadster as well as a 300 SL Roadster and a 300 SL Gullwing.

A few years after purchasing the car, the owner commissioned a comprehensive partial restoration, which included engine repairs and refurbishment of the bodywork and interior. An invoice for DM 64,000 is available for this work.

In 2010, various vehicle components (technology, interior, bodywork and attachments, brakes, electrics, soft-top) underwent a further overhaul at a renowned specialist Mercedes Benz restoration company in Germany, amounting to around EUR 20,000. This work was documented with photos. Some time later, the engine was repaired regarding the crankshaft and connecting rod and the cylinder head gasket was replaced. This work amounted to a further EUR 12,000.

The attractive, original colour scheme in medium green with a green-grey leather interior gives the car a fresh and distinctive look, especially when compared to the many examples in more muted colours. Its condition and, in particular, the careful ownership over the last 30 years make this rare 300 S Roadster a true experience of the 1950s automotive opulence. Its luxurious appearance ensures a sublime driving experience – then as now.