Mercedes-Benz 300 S Roadster Cabriolet

Standort: im Zulauf / in transit in (PLZ )
more comfortable and generally superior to its pre-war owner. It was Mercedes-Benz's flagship model: stylish
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One of only 194 Roadsters produced
One of the most sought after of post-war Mercedes-Benz automobiles
The last word in motoring luxury in its day
Spanish owned from new
Present ownership for 45 years
Restored during the present ownership
Spanish registration document
Although Mercedes-Benz would adopt unitary chassis/body construction for its lower and mid-priced cars as the 1950s progressed
the retention of a traditional separate frame for the 300 enabled a wide variety of coachbuilt body types to be offered. The 300's cross-braced
oval-tube chassis followed the lines of the 170S and 220
with independent suspension all round and four-wheel drum brakes
but incorporated the added refinements of hypoid bevel final drive
dynamically balanced wheels and remote electrical control of the rear suspension ride height
Initially developing 115bhp
the 3.0-litre
overhead-camshaft
six-cylinder engine
used in fuel-injected form in the 300 SL sports car
was boosted in power for the succeeding 300b and 300c models
finally gaining fuel injection in the restyled 300d of 1957. Other improvements along the way included larger brakes (with servo-assistance from 1954)
optional power steering (on the 300d) and the adoption of three-speed automatic transmission as standard on the latter
Custom built by Mercedes-Benz's most experienced craftsmen
the Mercedes-Benz 300 was luxuriously appointed and trimmed with materials of the highest quality. Fast and elegant
it was one of very few contemporary vehicles capable of carrying six passengers in comfort at sustained high speeds. The conservatively styled 300 saloon was soon joined by the 300 S (Super)
a model which succeeded in recapturing all the elegance of the pre-war 540K. Introduced at the Paris Salon in October 1951
the 300 S was built in two-seater coupé
cabriolet and roadster forms on a shortened 300 saloon chassis
the cabriolet being the more luxurious of the two soft-tops. Indeed
with its lined hood erected
the convertible was every bit as quiet and comfortable as the fixed-head coupé
Not only was the two-seater 300 S considerably lighter than the saloon
it was also more powerful
boasting an engine equipped with triple (as opposed to twin) Solex carburettors and a raised compression ratio. Maximum power output was increased to 150bhp and top speed to 176km/h (110mph). Unlike some of its spartanly furnished contemporaries
the 300 S boasted a lavishly equipped interior featuring supple leather upholstery
beautiful burr walnut trim
chromium-plated dashboard instrumentation and precision-made switch gear
Elegantly styled in the pre-war manner yet technologically bang up to date
the 300 S was built to the Stuttgart firm's uncompromising quality standards. Inevitably
production was limited
only 760 examples of the 300 S/Sc (560/200) leaving the factory between 1951 and 1958
of which only 194 were roadsters. Ownership of such an exclusive automobile was necessarily restricted to a wealthy few
among them film stars Cary Grant and Gary Cooper
and the Aga Khan. Prohibitively expensive when new
these cars have a dedicated following and
being much rarer than both the 300 SL Gullwing and Roadster
afford their fortunate owners enjoyable motoring in matchless style
This Mercedes-Benz 300 S Roadster was delivered new in Spain
as evidenced by its supplier's plaque engraved 'Angel Martinez Burges
Barcelona'. Owned by our collector vendor for 45 years
the Mercedes was fully restored during his last owner and is looked after by his team of mechanics. Accompanying documentation consists of Spanish registration paperwork
restoration photographs
manufacturer's 1953 catalogue
build sheet (heavily discoloured)
and an original instruction manual
A fast touring automobile in the tradition of the legendary 540K
the 300 S was faster
better handling
exclusive and intended for a wealthy and discerning clientele that demanded superlative performance but were unwilling to sacrifice luxurious appointments and generously sized accommodation. Today the 300 S is among the most sought after of post-war Mercedes-Benz automobiles
and this example affords the prospect of a truly rewarding ownership experience
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