Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc Cabriolet A W188 1957 Serial number: 1880136500111 Engine: in-line front mounted 7-main bearing six-cylinder M 199/199.980 Bore x stroke: 85 x 88 mm Capacity: 2 996 cc Timing gear: chain-driven SOHC Intake: six-piston pump Bosch injection Compression ratio: 8.55:1 Maximum power: 175 bhp @ 5 400 rpm Transmission: 4-ratio + R manual gearbox Clutch : single dry disc Chassis frame: oval tubes with central x-bracing Body: 2-door 2-seat cabriolet + folding rear seat Front suspension: independent, double wishbones, coil springs, telescopic shocks Rear suspension: independent, swing axle, coil springs, telescopic shocks Wheelbase: 2 900 mm Front track: 1 480 mm Rear track: 1 525 mm Dry weight: 1 170 kg (chassis only) Brakes: four drums, power hydraulic Wheels: 5K x 15 steel discs Tyres: 6.70 x 15 Performance: 180 kph/112 mph Production: 49 cars from Jan. 1956 to July 1957 For the type story, please refer to Lot 12 The car on sale is a 1957 300 Sc Cabriolet A restored according to the rules. It has clocked 1 932 km since its restoration but we noticed a rather noisy engine. This car spent some years in the United States where it was serviced in the Eighties by the specialist firm Gullwing Service. It went back to Europe via Switzerland before joining the Rolf Meyer Collection. It is finished in dark brown with a beige hood. The interior is biscuit with mahogany woodwork. There is a little folding seat at the rear and two purpose-made suitcases in the boot and an original Becker radio-receiver plus a Blaupunkt Tucson in the glovebox. European title Ex American title available e 120/180 000