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Removable hardtop scarcity and value

Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing/Roadster (W198) · cosmetic

For Roadsters, the factory removable hardtop is a costly, scarce, and transformative accessory, with standalone tops selling from roughly $42k to $68.5k and one owner citing a 50,000 Euro purchase plus fitment. Owners say a top fundamentally changes the car's look and driving experience, and Hagerty is quoted valuing it as a large add.