It is becoming increasingly hard to find beautiful and original cars with attractive color combinations.
But they still exist.
Gooding is selling a magnificent Mercedes 300SL Roadster from 1960 in the upcoming Scottsdale auction which is the first classic car auction of importance for 2015.
As many of you know I am a Gullwing fan (and owner) and thus I have always preferred the Iconic Gullwing over the Roadster. But for this example I would make an exception.
Here is why.
Before I explain, let me state clearly: I don’t like convertible cars. I think as a general rule they suit women better than they do men. My father always told me that the most beautiful cars are closed and not open roof. I think he is right.
But what I do like increasingly more is a convertible with a hardtop. Like this 300 Roadster above (main picture) from 1960- that Gooding is selling. They are many reasons to own this car.
First the colors on this car are extremely attractive (grey outside and red interior) and this is one of the most beautiful color combinations available for any car. The best part: these are the original colors of the car- in 1960 this Mercedes left the factory with this attractive combination.
Secondly the car retains the original factory hardtop- a rare and desirable option. Third the car comes from a long term ownership of over three decades and the car is largely original. Even the chalk marks can be found under the seats cushions under the door panels – a testament to its originality. It is also thought that the car retains the original exterior paint work. As an additional bonus the car comes with the original handbooks and tools.
The estimate for the car is $1.7 -2m.
Quality it seems has its price.
(For more information on the car please see here. )
