2020 HARRINGTON 300SL ROADSTER CHILDRENS CAR

KEY FACTS

• A superb tribute to one of the most iconic classic Mercedes, finished in a classic colour scheme.
• Under the bonnet is a 110cc air-cooled four-stroke single cylinder motor, coupled to a three-speed semi-automatic transmission with sequential style shift.
• Completed in 2020, this 300SL is in excellent condition, and would make a great gift for any Mercedes fan.

EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS

• While this is a children’s car, it features ‘big car’ components, such as fully independent suspension with adjustable shock absorbers, and hydraulic split braking with Brembo callipers.
• Its 110cc engine can propel the car up to 47 km/h, though a speed restrictor can also be installed if required.
• The overall dimensions are: L:2620mm, W:1040mm, H:715mm - around 60% of the size of a full-size 300SL Roadster. The net weight is 220kg.

Specification:

• Jig-built steel box section chassis
• Composite GRP body
• Steel suspension swing arms.
• Aluminium/tensile steel front stub axles. Aluminium front hubs. Steel rear-drive shafts/rear hubs.
• The bonnet opens forward. Both bonnet and boot can be released from within the cockpit.
• Operating lever below the dash and left side of seat respectively.

• Front-mounted engine. Rear wheel drive.
• Engine: 110cc air-cooled 4 stroke single cylinder petrol engine.
• Transmission: 3 speed semi-automatic gearbox + reverse (no clutch, sequential gear change).
• Single prop shaft drive
• Working lights, horn, electric starter key and indicators: 12 Volt.

• Rack-and-pinion centre mount steering rack L<3.5>R
• Brembo callipers front and rear
• Hydraulic split braking system with twin outlet master cylinder.
• Fully independent suspension all round.
• Adjustable gas shock absorbers all round.
• Vented discs with dual pot.

• The seat is adjustable using a lever located centre-left at front of the seat base.
• The 300 Roadster is suitable for drivers from 6 yrs old upwards to those exceeding 6ft.
• Leather-trimmed GRP seat and side-cuts.​
• Cast alloy cream painted steering wheel.
• Polished stainless steel trim and bright-work.

CONDITION

• No body damage.
• Its silver paintwork is in excellent condition, with no scuffs or chips, and all of the chrome trim is in great shape.
• The red leather upholstery remains taut and has no damage, presenting superbly throughout.
• There are no electrical or mechanical faults.

SUMMARY

This Harrington 300SL Roadster is a stylish children’s car, which is a faithful mini recreation of a fabulous 1950s sports car. Powered by a petrol engine and with an involving driving experience with sequential style gear shifts, this is a wonderful way for junior classic car enthusiasts to get to grips with basic car controls.

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