This unique Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster was first delivered on 27th December 1957 via Studebaker Packard, South Bend/USA to Los Angeles.
It was originally ordered in silver grey metallic (180) with blue leather (333) and blue top (896). Additional it was special also equipped with a Radio Becker Mexiko. This Roadster was used as a demonstration car at the Mercedes-Benz branch in Hollywood before it was sold to Mr. Green from Anaheim, USA. In 1998 the SL was imported to Germany. The vehicle still wears the first paint and for the most part also first leather. Both the engine and the injection pump, rear axle clutch and brakes have already been overhauled and maintained continuously in the following years. Numbers of chassis, engine, body, rear axle, steering and right front axle are matching to the factory data card.