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Car: Mercedes-Benz SL 350 Auto.
Engine: 3724cc in-line 6.
Power: 245 BHP.
Fuel: Petrol.
Year of manufacture: 2003.
Date of first registration in the UK: 21st March 2003.
Place of registration: Reading.
Date of last MOT: 14th June 2024.
Mileage at last MOT: 38,985.
Date of last V5 issued: 19th June 2024.
Date taken: 1st September 2024.
5.980 cc
V12
Auto / Moto : 94° European Motor Show Brussels
Autosalon Brussel
Salon de l'Auto Bruxelles
Brussels - Belgium
Januari 2016
R231
96° Brussels Motor Show
Autosalon Brussel
Salon de l'Auto Bruxelles
Brussels - Belgium
January 2018
W113
RM Sotheby's
Place Vauban
Parijs - Paris
Frankrijk - France
February 2020
Estimated : € 60.000 - 80.000
Sold for € 62.100
Produced in August of 1969, this 280 SL was sold new to the U.S. and remained there for most of its life, allegedly passing through just two owners there, with the second owning it for thirty years. In 2011 the car had a full repaint in its current shade of dark red, and the engine was fully rebuilt at 27,000 miles. The following year it was exported to the UK from California following a light recommissioning. Importantly, the car is fitted with the automatic transmission and comes supplied with both its soft top and the iconic ‘Pagoda’ hard top. Furthermore, it is equipped with air conditioning, power windows, a modern Sony stereo, and colour-coded seat belts.
Just as fashionable today as it was fifty years ago, the W113-generation 280 SLs have proven to be an enduring Mercedes-Benz icon, second to only the first-generation ancestors, the 300 SL Gullwings and Roadsters. Paul Barcq’s styling created a car that was sophisticated and timeless, perfectly matched to the top-of-the-range 280 SL engine. More than capable of handling duties as a warm-weather daily driver, the 280 SL will surely remain popular for the next fifty years or more.
R129
5,4 Liter
V8
Expo : AMG 50th Anniversary
09/09/2017 - 01/10/2017
Autoworld
Brussels - Belgium
August 2017
R232
- One of just 100 Motorsport Collectors Editions produced
- Offered with 1,254 kilometers at cataloging
- Powered by the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 rated 577 PS and mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission
- Finished in High-Tech Silver Metallic that flows into Obsidian Black Metallic, accented by a star pattern on the flanks and Petronas-colored details
- Original invoiced price totaling nearly €250.000
Broad Arrow’s Zoute Concours Auction
Approach Golf - Het Zoute
Estimated : € 200.000 - 240.000
Not Sold
Zoute Grand Prix Car Week 2025
Knokke - Zoute
België - Belgium
October 2025
To celebrate the finale of the 2022 Formula One season, Mercedes-AMG launched the SL 63 "Motorsport Collectors Edition," a roadster that mirrors the design of the AMG Formula One W13 E Performance car. This example, completing production on 3 July 2023, is one of just 100 produced. Its paint finish flows from High-Tech Silver Metallic to Obsidian Black Metallic, accented by a star pattern on the flanks and Petronas-colored details on the front apron, side skirts, diffuser, and the 21-inch AMG forged wheels in Matte Black with Petronas-colored rims.
Powering the SL 63 is a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8, delivering 577 PS at 5,500 rpm and 800 Nm of torque at 2,500 rpm, paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. This enables astonishing straight-line pace: zero to 100 km/h in just 3.0 seconds, a quarter-mile sprint in 11.2 seconds at 200 km/h, and a manufacturer-claimed top speed in excess of 300 km/h.
Performance and style are elevated by the AMG Aerodynamics package, which integrates larger flics, an extended diffuser, and an active underbody profile to improve stability, downforce, and efficiency at speed. For added convenience, the front axle lift system is included with the package. Visual impact is further enhanced by the AMG Night and Night II packages, which add High-Gloss Black and Black-Chrome finishes to exterior details, along with darkened lighting units and black-painted brake calipers.
Inside, the cabin strikes a balance between sport and luxury, featuring AMG Performance seats upholstered in Black Nappa leather and Microcut microfiber with yellow stitching. Carbon-fiber trim and a heated AMG steering wheel with a carbon-fiber rim to reinforce its motorsport character. Standard features include Burmester 3D surround sound, ambient lighting, MBUX with Track Pace, a head-up display, and illuminated AMG door sills.
Once completed, the SL was sent to AutoTorino S.p.A., the official Mercedes-Benz dealer in Turin, Italy, where it was sold on 26 July. With a base price in excess of €170.000, the Motorsport Collectors Edition added nearly €75.000 to the base price, with the total invoiced price reaching nearly €250.000. Since then, the car has been used on a limited basis, covering just 1,254 kilometers at the time of cataloging. As a result of this limited use, the vehicle remains in fantastic condition today while offering a nearly new car experience. More than just an AMG-tuned SL, this car combines the best of the AMG with the heritage of the SL range to celebrate the triumphant 2022 Formula 1 season. With only 100 examples produced, it should be a welcome addition to any Mercedes or Formula One enthusiast's collection.
Car: Mercedes-Benz 420 SL.
Engine: 4193cc in-line 6.
Power: 215 BHP.
Year of manufacture: 1987.
Date of first registration in the UK: 1st January 1987.
Place of registration: Chester.
Date of last MOT: 9th July 2024.
Mileage at last MOT: 132,786.
Date of last V5 issued: 12th January 2015.
Date taken: 1st June 2024.
Car: Mercedes-Benz SL 320 Auto.
Engine: 3199cc V6.
Power: 221 BHP.
Year of manufacture: 1998.
Date of first registration in the UK: 7th April 1998.
Place of registration: Not known.
Date of last MOT: 12th April 2024.
Mileage at last MOT: 22,112.
Date of last V5 issued: 16th August 2022.
Date taken: 1st June 2024.
W121
Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
Bonhams
Parijs - Paris
Frankrijk - France
February 2019
Estimated : € 160.000 - 190.000
The 190SL was the vision of Max Hoffman, U.S. importer for Mercedes-Benz.
Hoffman wanted to capitalize on the success of the 300SL, a highly visible model that would bring the Mercedes-Benz marque much attention but was so expensive that it would amount to relatively few sales. At Hoffman's suggestion, Mercedes-Benz developed the 190SL on the W120 series 180 sedan chassis and announced it at the 1954 New York Auto Show as a prototype along with the road-going 300SL. It took about a year for the 190SL to appear at dealers.
SL stands for "Sports Leicht" but the 190SL was neither a sports car nor particularly light at 1160 kg. It was, on the other hand, aerodynamically efficient, comfortable and undeniably handsome, supplying a need apparent in America, its intended primary market, where two-seaters like the Thunderbird were appreciated as second cars for a growing middle class able to afford personal transportation even at the 190SL's generous price of just over $5,000 at the time.
The engine is a single overhead camshaft 1,897cc four-cylinder with a pair of Solex 44 PHH twin choke side draught carburetors and 8.8:1 compression ration that raised the output to 105 DIN horsepower, double that of the 180 sedan upon which it was based, and enough to give the little two-seater a top speed of 171 kph.
4-wheel drum brakes, conventional doors, leather seats and an improved single-pivot swing axle rear suspension complemented its conception for cruising rather than competing. As he so many times demonstrated, Max Hoffman's understanding of the right cars for the U.S. market was on target and the 190SL sold well even in mid-Fifties Europe. More than 26,000 190SLs were produced between 1955 and 1963, outselling the expensive 300SL by about eight to one.
Hoffman and Mercedes-Benz continued to develop the 190SL, during production offering removable hard tops in two styles (small and large rear windows) and accommodations for a third passenger in the tonneau with a side-facing accessory seat to widen its appeal. Features like the wheel well "eyebrows" linked it directly to its larger and more famous stablemate, the 300SL.
The 190SL has stood the test of time well. The characteristics of simplicity, reliability, styling, design and comfort that made it popular in the Fifties continue to resonate well with later generations. Mercedes-Benz style and quality have remained valued attributes. While a 190SL was half the price of a 300SL Roadster in the Fifties, today it is even more approachable at one-eighth the ticket of a 300SL Roadster in comparable condition.
Purchased by its present British collector owner as a restored car in 2014, this 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SL is distinctively liveried in crisp black paint with attractively contrasting green leather upholstery, matching interior trim and a black cloth top.
It has had only five owners from new, the first two of whom, Drs. Thieden and Hansel in Germany, retained it for a total of 48 years. Dr. Hansel had it restored by renowned specialist Esdar Classic Cars in Bielefeld, Germany in 1990. The quality of Esdar Classic Cars' work is evident in its condition, nearly a decade after it was completed.
Since its acquisition it has been carefully and consistently maintained in the owner's own fully equipped shop and climate controlled facility staffed with highly experienced, trained and skilled technicians. Regularly started and attended to as needed to maintain it in ready-to-use condition, it is nearly pristine.
Equipment includes Marchal headlights, bumper overriders, colour-keyed hubcaps on factory wheels with understated blackwall tires, heater and a period multi-band radio.
The body panels are particularly attractive, evenly matched and displaying continuous, undistorted fit from front to rear. The engine compartment and chassis are essentially like new without undue embellishment. The chrome is bright and crisp, the upholstery and interior trim are taut and fresh. The top fits accurately and tightly, with good window and door seals. It has covered less than 15,000km since the restoration. Important and sometimes overlooked details such as the unblemished steering wheel rim, crisp instruments and bright interior chrome attest to its quality and consistent care.
In 1960 it would have been a second car for a successful professional or businessman, and it is so today, needing only a new owner to enjoy and experience it on the road or around town.
W113
Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille
Château de Chantilly
Chantilly
France - Frankrijk
September 2016
W113
2.306 cc
150 PS @ 5.500 rpm
196 Nm @ 4.200 rpm
Vmax : 200 km/h
0-100 km/h : 11,1 sec
19.831 ex.
Techno Classica 2017
Essen
Deutschland - Germany
April 2017
R231
2.996 cc
6 Cylinder
367 hp
0-100 km/h : 4,9 sec
Mercedes-Benz World at Brooklands
Weybridge
United Kingdom
December 2018
W198
2.996 cc
6 in-line
215 PS
Vmax : 235 - 260 km/h
Techno Classica 2019
Essen
Deutschland - Germany
April 2019
R121
Chassis n° 121042 6501028
Zoute Sale - Bonhams
Estimated : € 80.000 - 120.000
Sold for € 149.500
Zoute Grand Prix 2024
Knokke - Zoute
België - Belgium
October 2024
When the Mercedes-Benz 190SL debuted at the 1954 New York Auto Show, the flashes of glamour shining from the halo 300SL became that little bit more attainable. The 190SL, coded W121, shared its sense of style and several major components with the 300SL supercar, but diverged in two main areas. The 300SL's complex tube-frame chassis was swapped for a more conventional pressed steel monocoque, and the 190SL employed a smaller 1900cc single-cam inline four. The 190SL would always be more of a tourer than a hardcore racer, but priced competitively and offering that hit of post-war serotonin that America was craving, the 190SL was a runaway success. Over 25,000 were built during an eight-year lifespan.
Delivered new in elegant Pearl Grey (colour code DB125) over red leather (code 1079), our vendor purchased this lovely matching numbers example 190SL in 2021 to fulfil a long-held ambition of completing the Mille Miglia, which was done that same year with success. The Datenkart accompanying the car reveals it was delivered new to Los Angeles, USA, and was ordered with a list of options including Perlgrau "Sonderlackierung" - a special and desirable colour.
This190SL remained in the US until 2014, in the long-term ownership of Mr Edwin Kitt. It features the correct Solex twin-barrel carburettors. Presented in lovely condition after a professional restoration that seems to have been carried out a while ago (unfortunately no restoration details or photos are available). The 190SL has been maintained by recognized classic car specialist Phillippe Sybille in Belgium in recent years. Having hardly used the car since the Mille Miglia adventure, the current owner has decided to part with his beautiful 190SL and give the opportunity to its next custodian to participate in "the world's most beautiful race". The documentation includes Belgian registration documents, a current Mille Miglia Registro certificate and of course the Registro badge mounted on the front plate holder, a copy of an old US title, the owner's manual and a copy of the Datenkart confirming the car's original specifications and matching numbers.
Car: Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Auto.
Engine: 2746cc in-line 6.
Power: 182 BHP.
Year of manufacture: 1983.
Date of first registration in the UK: 3rd November 1983.
Place of registration: Preston (for Kendal ).
Date of last MOT: 27th February 2023.
Mileage at last MOT: 88,706.
Date of last V5 issued: 4th October 1983.
Date taken: 1st June 2024.
R129
5,4 Liter
V8
Expo : AMG 50th Anniversary
09/09/2017 - 01/10/2017
Autoworld
Brussels - Belgium
August 2017
Car park find at the Classics in Cardiff show.
Car: Mercedes-Benz SL 500 auto.
Engine: 4966cc V8.
Year of manufacture: 1998.
Date of first registration in the UK: 20th February 2009.
Place of registration: Brighton.
Date of last MOT: 13th April 2023.
Mileage at last MOT: 96,242.
Date of last change of keeper: 28th April 2022.
Number of previous keepers: 3.
Date taken: 14th May 2023.
Album: Classics in Cardiff May 2023
R129
Aguttes
Autoworld - Auction & Motion
Estimated : € 40.000 - 60.000
Sold for € 42.929
Autoworld
Brussels - Belgium
October 2025
The 1989 Geneva Motor Show was marked by the presentation of the brand new version of the SL, dubbed the R129. This generation represented a real technological leap forward compared to the R107, with the introduction of advanced safety systems such as ESP and a retractable hardtop.
This model was delivered to its first owner on June 22, 1998. The color combination chosen is also one of the most elegant, combining “Midnight Blue” (code 904O) with an exclusive bluegray leather interior (code 518A). Today, the car has only 4,650 km on the odometer. Of course, this model is literally in mint condition, both in terms of its bodywork and interior. Both are extremely well preserved, as is its hardtop, which is still in place and in mint condition.
Our test drive showed us that the car was in good working order, despite the very low mileage in recent years. Of course, a general overhaul would be necessary if the next owner wanted to run this car. Like the other SL in this collection, our car is one of those “exceptions that prove the rule”... The vast majority of SLs, especially in the R129 generation, have clocked up tens of thousands of miles thanks to their outstanding road handling qualities. Finding a model with such reasonable mileage is already a challenge in itself, and will become even more so in the coming years. So don’t miss this opportunity to add to your collection the SL from the 1990s, a symbol of a generation, in such exceptional condition. This opportunity may never come again...
Car park find at the Classics in Cardiff show.
Car: Mercedes-Benz SL 500 auto.
Engine: 4966cc V8.
Year of manufacture: 1998.
Date of first registration in the UK: 20th February 2009.
Place of registration: Brighton.
Date of last MOT: 13th April 2023.
Mileage at last MOT: 96,242.
Date of last change of keeper: 28th April 2022.
Number of previous keepers: 3.
Date taken: 14th May 2023.
Album: Classics in Cardiff May 2023
W194
Chassis n° 2
2.996 cc
6 in-line
170 PS
254 Nm
Vmax : 230 km/h
Techno Classica 2012
Essen
Deutschland - Germany
March 2012
This 1982 Mercedes-Benz SL Class comes from the generation of SL two-seaters that debuted in 1970 and lasted twenty years. This one featured a 3.8-liter aluminum V-8 for power, hence its alphanumeric name.
I found it at the same Benz dealer that had the BMW 2002.
Mercedes-Benz SL - History and Evolution of a Legend
Presented by Axel Schroeter
Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille
Château de Chantilly
Chantilly
France - Frankrijk
September 2024
R129
5,4 Liter
V8
Expo : AMG 50th Anniversary
09/09/2017 - 01/10/2017
Autoworld
Brussels - Belgium
August 2017
Car park find at the Classics in Cardiff show.
Car: Mercedes-Benz SL 500 auto.
Engine: 4966cc V8.
Year of manufacture: 1998.
Date of first registration in the UK: 20th February 2009.
Place of registration: Brighton.
Date of last MOT: 13th April 2023.
Mileage at last MOT: 96,242.
Date of last change of keeper: 28th April 2022.
Number of previous keepers: 3.
Date taken: 14th May 2023.
Album: Classics in Cardiff May 2023
R230
5.980 cc
V12
670 pk
1.000 Nm
Vmax : 320 km/h.
Expo : AMG 50th Anniversary
09/09/2017 - 01/10/2017
Autoworld
Brussels - Belgium
August 2017
W198 II
It was based upon Mercedes' Gullwing, the first production car with fuel injection and for many the first true supercar. In the period 1958-1963, 1.400 Roadsters were built.
2.996 cc
6 in-line
215 hp
275 Nm
Expo : Supercars 2 - Road vs Race Edition
09/12/2022 - 29/01/2023
Autoworld
Brussels - Belgium
December 2022
W198
The 'Made in Germany' class simply had to have a Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing in its ranks. Produced between 1954-1957, its upward-opening doors defied the conventions of car design and have helped it to become one of the most collectible Mercedes models to date. Widely considered as one of the greatest sports cars of all time, it wasn't just a pretty design : the 300 SL was the fastest car in the world on release.
London Concours 2019
Made in Germany
Honourable Artillery Company
London
England - United Kingdom
June 2019