Concours Restored 300 SL Roadster - Stunning Weiss Grau over Dark Green Leather

Description for Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 1961

1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster
VIN:198.042.10002637

In 1961, nly two years after becoming the 49th state, laska took delivery of its first and only 300 SL. This roadster must have been an exotic sight sitting on the show room floor of Anchorage Studebaker, ackard, ercedes-Benz. The lucky man who drove away with the rare treasure was Dr. William Sedwick. For the next 42 years the car would make a welcome traveling companion through the Alaska countryside for Dr. Sedwick and his wife, riving the 65 miles from Anchorage to their vacation home on Nancy Lake.

In 2003, fter only 45,000 miles, he car moved on to a new owner, ordon Apker of Seattle, ashington. Mr. Apker enjoyed the 300 SL for one year before deciding to press forward with a complete concourse restoration. That daunting task fell on the renowned 300 SL restorer Rudi Koniczek of Victoria, ritish Columbia.

Over the next 3 years Rudy & Company completed a meticulous nut-and-bolt restoration. During that time the decision was made that the bare metal refurbishment would be finished in Weissgau (white-grey) with a complementing darker shade on the rare factory hardtop. Completing the look are the dark green leather interior, actory soft-top, nd matching luggage. Undoubtedly one of the most elegant color combinations, he result is absolutely spectacular.

During the restoration it was noted that this Roadster was equipped with the sought-after, igh performance drum brakes. The full floating, win cylinder, teel shoe design was a significant improvement to the earlier single cylinder, luminum shoe design, nd was the ultimate development of the Mercedes drum brake, hich set new standards of effectiveness and reliability. Many a seasoned 300 SL owner will say they prefer the tried-and-true drum brakes to the relatively untested technology of the early discs, specially for extended events such as the Colorado Grand or the Copperstate 1000.

In 2010 the 300 SL changed hands once again to Terry Rafiah, wner of Mercedes-Benz Baltimore and Wilmington, elaware. A collector of numerous 300 SLs over the past decade, r. Rafiah knew exactly what he was looking for and found it in this exceptional Roadster.

The correctly finished engine compartment, are Rudge wheels, uropean headlights, leaming chrome, arefully burnished paint and sumptuously finished interior create an overall visual presence that makes this Roadster a true standout among the finest restored examples. The car comes complete with its original set of manuals and tools.

With the 300 SL a must-have on many collectors' lists, enuine low-mileage, wo or even three-owner cars have become rarities. Finding a roadster that has been restored and finished to such a high standard truly represents an opportunity not to be missed.

Contact Automobile Sales on 408 656 1491 to discuss this exceptional motorcar.