Enthusiasts single out late Roadsters with disc brakes and, especially, alloy engine blocks as the most desirable specification, with the 1961 disc-brake cars called the best of the breed. Owners weigh these features heavily, though at least one questions how much disc brakes matter on a non-tracked car.
Late-production spec: disc brakes, alloy block, five-speed
Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing/Roadster (W198) · mechanical