Here we are looking at an unrestored Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster with complete and fantastic history. This example is almost unfathomable. A 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster, ééone of only five ever delivered in the dazzling Phantasiegelb, or: Fantasy Yellow. Back in 1961, it stood glittering on Mercedes' stand at the International Motor Show in Genève. The showpiece. The star of the show.And what makes this car even more legendary: it is 90% still in its first paint. No restoration but authentic in every detail, recorded through forensic examination. In the 1960s, this Mercedes was given a red paint job, but during the investigation it was revealed that underneath the red paint job, which went over it in the 1960s, the original Phantasiegelb paint was still there. In retrospect, that red lacquer actually turned out to have been a kind of protective layer. Thanks to careful wet-sanding methods, that original layer of paint has now been restored to its full glory. That makes this Mercedes an exceptional specimen.In addition, this exceptional 300 SL Roadster is fully matching numbers, down to the smallest details. Engine, gearbox, chassis, body, everything is correct. A complete report is included with all numbers, photos’s én material analysis. With that, without a doubt, this is an authentic 300 SL Roadster in insanely original condition.The exterior and interior are still original after more than 60 years. The leather, the chrome, the glass, even the hood, all untouched. So this really is one of those’s cars where you wonder: how is it possible that it has been soó well preserved? This is partly explained by the fact that the second owner owned it for 53 years. Of this we provide a complete book of information, in which the owners with background stories are accurately described.In 2022, the technical part was completely addressed by specialists. Everything that had to run, now runs like a Swiss watch. The block sounds healthy, the driving experience is smooth, and you can hit the road with it zó. And something else special: this was the very first 300 SL Roadster with disc brakes ever shown at a trade show. So not only rare in color, but also a technical icon. A turning point in the history of the 300 SL. And this particular example is part of that.In short, this 300 SL is exactly as you hope you will ever find a 300 SL. Are you interested? Contact Gallery Aaldering today, in business since 1975. We export our vehicles worldwide, ask about the possibilities.