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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
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
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
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
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
W121
Mercedes-Benz SL - History and Evolution of a Legend
Presented by Jean-Jacques Spire
Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille
Château de Chantilly
Chantilly
France - Frankrijk
September 2024
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.
R129
5,4 Liter
V8
Expo : AMG 50th Anniversary
09/09/2017 - 01/10/2017
Autoworld
Brussels - Belgium
August 2017
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
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
W198-II
RM Sotheby's
Salles du Carrousel du Louvre
99 Rue de Rivoli
Parijs - Paris
Frankrijk - France
February 2023
Estimated : € 1.500.000 - 1.800.000
Sold for € 1.748.750
When the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL first broke cover in 1954, it presented a blinding vision of the future. A technological marvel, the revolutionary machine set a new performance benchmark that sent shockwaves through the automotive industry. From its bold yet beautiful aerodynamic styling to the cutting-edge mechanical fuel injection that afforded its straight-six such power, the incredible ‘Gullwing’ blew its competition out of the water. But perhaps what is most remarkable was that it achieved such performance while also proving to be one of the most elegant, chic and desirable automobiles of the decade—a car often hailed as the first true supercar.
The Gullwing quickly found favour with wealthy enthusiasts and automotive cognoscenti, but the 300 SL only fully captured the imagination of Hollywood’s elite with the arrival of the open Roadster variant in May 1957. Powered by the same 2,996-cc straight-six engine that drove the coupé, the Roadster was tuned for greater power to help offset a 125-kilogram increase in weight. The rear suspension, which in the Gullwing presented such a challenge to drivers when pushed to the limit, was modified with single-pivot trailing arms with a lower pivot point that offered more consistent handling. The car’s trademark “gullwing” doors, meanwhile, were changed to more conventional units allied with lower sills, that allowed for more a more elegant entry and exit—a must for any silver screen starlet arriving for a premier at the Egyptian Theatre.
As well as being more practical than its tin-top sibling, the 300 SL Roadster had greater longevity, remaining in production until 1963. Just 211 examples were built in 1959, among them chassis 9500070, which was destined for delivery to the United States. Finished in the deeply attractive yet rare combination of Hellblau over a Blau leather interior, the car was delivered via Studebaker-Packard of South Bend, Indiana, and was first registered in the United States on 1 March 1959. It would go on to be owned by John Hwang of Garden City, New York, and later one Sigi Benzl.
By 1985, the 300 SL Roadster is noted as having entered the stewardship of Liong Liem of Fairfield, Connecticut. While in Mr Liem’s care the car underwent a lengthy restoration by Precision Autoworks of New Jersey, with dozens of invoices on file detailing work carried out between 1986 and 1993, the sum of which amounts to more than $115,000. A further $50,000 was spent with Pennsylvania-based James Garttmeyer Automotive Services between 1994 and 1998. In 2013, while still owned by Mr Liem, the Mercedes-Benz underwent recommissioning at Vintage Motorsports, Inc. of Malvern, Pennsylvania, when it was noted that the car had been sitting for more than 12 years. Accompanying invoices from November 2013 to November 2014 outline work amounting to more than $35,000.
In 2016, the car was sold at auction prior to being bought by the consignor, who immediately commissioned a second no-expense-spared restoration that was carried out by AutoRiparazioni Stefano Coratelli and Kessel Classic in his native Switzerland. A staggering €700,000 was lavished on the 300 SL Roadster between 2016 and 2021 to bring the car to concours standard, including full restoration of the engine and all mechanical components, complete replacement of the electrical system to factory specification, and sourcing of all correct spare parts and materials. A further €49,000 of upholstery work carried out by Selleria Santarelli, including a full re-trim in Creme leather—one of four possible combinations for the 1959 model year—and replacement of the hardtop headlining with correct light grey material, perforated exactly as the original.
The car is accompanied by a factory hardtop, a full set of books, a Karl Baisch luggage set, a sales brochure, and toolkit, in addition to samples of the materials used in the restoration.
Finished to an impeccable standard, with full matching-numbers chassis, differential, hardtop, engine, gearbox, steering box, and suspension—not to mention a highly desirable and rare colour—this Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster sits comfortably among the best examples of its type.
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
2.996 cc
6 in-line
215 PS @ 5.800 rpm
Vmax : 250 km/h
Techno Classica 2019
Essen
Deutschland - Germany
April 2019
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
W121
1.897 cc
4 In-line
106 pk
Van Mossel Museum
Jan Vestersstraat 1
Waalwijk
Nederland - Netherlands
May 2024
Class XIII : Special Display Classes
Zoute Concours d'Elegance
The Royal Zoute Golf Club
Zoute Grand Prix 2017
Knokke - Zoute
België - Belgium
October 2017
5.980 cc
V12
Auto / Moto : 94° European Motor Show Brussels
Autosalon Brussel
Salon de l'Auto Bruxelles
Brussels - Belgium
Januari 2016
W198II
Re-creation to SLS aluminium competition specifications
Bonhams : the Chantilly Sale
Estimated : € 1.500.000 - 2.500.000
Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille
Château de Chantilly
Chantilly
France - Frankrijk
September 2017
The R129 series Mercedes SL-Class ran from 1989 to 2002, replacing the R107 series (or the 'Bobby Ewing', after the character that drove one in Dallas) that enjoyed a long production run since 1971.
This generation bought in new features including a hidden anti-roll bar, electronically controlled damping and a multi-link rear axle.
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.