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Classic Roadsters for Sale
Classic roadsters. What a unique term, for a unique version of automobile! While roadsters presently mean any car with a convertible roof, the term classic roadsters were for those two seat cars that didn't have a roof and weather protection. In fact, going back even further, the term roadster meant a horse suitable for use in travelling!
The Lifestyle of Classic roadsters
Classic roadsters were those cars very early on in the history of automobiles that had none of the conveniences of modern cars. The classic roadsters were raw, travelling machines. Built entirely out of metal, with some wheels, lights, a body and an engine, they were designed to get you places in style, but not comfort.
These cars are still adored now-a-days, with some seeing them as the pure representation of automobiles, while others like the sheer simplicity of them and clarity of mind to design and build them.
Classic roadsters and movies
Classic roadsters are a very classic sight in Hollywood movies. Without even naming a movie, all I have to describe to you is the scene of a man driving, and a lady in the passenger seat with sunglasses, a wide-brimmed hat and a scarf flying through the air, with the West Coast flying by behind them. These cars were used so much in the movies because they denoted the feeling of moving forward against and in spite of the elements, while being able to take in the fresh air and get a feeling of exhilaration.
The most memorable Classic roadsters
Likely the most memorable classic roadsters were those that were mass-produced. These would be the Ford Model T, which would become one of the greatest selling cars of all time, and the Austin 7. Apart from that, while many developed at the time looked the same, you could tell the silhouette apart. Those with an interest in classic roadsters however, would feel hard-done-by if we didn't also mention the Bugatti Royale (or Type 41), or the Duesenberg Model J, which were both the cream of premium products at the time, with only very few being made!
Important classic roadster events
Unfortunately, due to the age of classic roadsters (with many being developed in the 20s and 30s), many have no longer survived. However, car events happen all over the world for what they term classic roadsters (which are normally those from the 40's to the 70's). In the UK there is the Perthshire Classic Car Festival and Drive It Day in April, and The Donington Historic Festival and Hutton-In-The-Forest Classic Car and Bike Show in May, while many make-specific events happen throughout the year. If you search online, you're bound to find one near you!
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1974 | Mercedes-Benz 450 SL
Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse 450 Triple blue Fantastic overall condition!, Recently more than €20.000 invested by a specialist, Equipped with factory Airconditioning - Becker Europe radio - Leather, Livery in Triple Bleu (Deep/Surf Blue - Blue leather - Blue carpet), "Entspannung beseitigt Anspannung" (MB-sales brochure)
1984 | Mercedes-Benz 280 SL
Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse 280 Built for the European market, Rear seats (rare option), Offered with manufacturer's literature, Livery in Silver Bleu over Black (MB-Tex), Executed with the automatic transmission - Tempomat - ABS - Green glass, A stylish convertible with beautiful options and colour scheme
1979 | Mercedes-Benz 450 SL
Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse 450 European specifications (headlights and bumpers), Well-preserved exterior and interior, Great colour combination "Colorado Beige over Dattel Brown", From factory equipped with climate control and Becker Europa radio, The third generation of the SL-Class,
1972 | Mercedes-Benz 350 SL
Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse 350 Full history available, Exterior in Signal Red with black upholstery and carpet, The bodywork is in good overall condition, Drives comfortably with the automatic transmission, Very usable SL without compromises, "blue plate"- California car, Offered with the board map
1969 | Mercedes-Benz 280 SL
Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse 280 Pagode Original condition, Nice driving Pagode with the automatic gearbox, Livery in Silver grey metallic with black interior, Delivered new by Mercedes-Benz dealer Auto Stiegler in California
1982 | Mercedes-Benz 280 SL
Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse 280 "5 speed manual gearbox" !! European specification,Bought new by American military and then shipped to the US, The optional 5-speed gearbox, Signal Red over (full) leather in Black, "Hidden production strip" still present in the car, Offered with the fabric booklets and service history
1969 | Mercedes-Benz 280 SL
Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse 280 Pagode Manual gearbox Nice overall condition, older restoration, great driving example!
1981 | Mercedes-Benz 280 SL
Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse 280 R107 Nice condition, Drives wonderful
1970 | Mercedes-Benz 280 SL
Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse 280 Pagode Matching numbers, Manual, Fully restored condition
1965 | Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (BJ8)
Original UK Car
1982 | Mercedes-Benz 380 SL
Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse 380 German delivered car, only 41.000 kilometres, stunning colour combination
1973 | Mercedes-Benz 450 SL
Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse 450 Livery in Icon Gold (419) over Black MB-Tex (161), Just 65422 miles recorded on the odometer, Lloyd Pearson Mercedes Benz of Pasadena California supplied, Offered with owner's manuals including the original 'Fahrzeug Daten Card', Extraordinarily well-preserved inside and out
1937 | Mercedes-Benz 230 N Roadster
Mercedes-Benz 230 n Roadster, EXTREM SELTEN !
1959 | Triumph TR 3A
Triumph TR3 A, 33 Jahre einen Besitzer !
1958 | Jaguar XK 150 3.4 S OTS
Jaguar XK 150 3,4L S ! OTS, Matching Numbers !