1962 Mercedes-Benz 300SL headlines Baumberger auction

– July 30, 2010Posted in: Car Valuations

Peter F. Baumberger’s 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster – Click above for high-res image gallery

Part of the collection of the late Swiss enthusiast Peter F. Baumberger, a gentleman racer in his day and founder of the Switzerland’s Ferrari club, this ’62 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster is about as desirable as they come. It’s in pristine condition and is one of just 209 examples built with the sought-after aluminum engine. It’s also one of 19 cars in Baumberger’s collection slated to cross the Bonhams auction block on August 20 in Gstaad, Switzerland.

Baumberger’s diverse collection also includes a new Ferrari California and a highly-desirable 1973 Porsche 911 RS 2.7 Carrera, a favorite among Porschephiles. Both of those will be up for grabs as well, but the Benz roadster will undoubtedly be the most desirable, with pre-sale estimates valuing it at around half a million dollars. Have a closer look in the high-res image gallery below, and check out Bonhams’ press release after the jump.

Gallery: 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster ? Baumberger Collection