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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.
Photographed at the 5th Annual Mason City Prairie Harvest Days Car Show in Mason City, Illinois on September 17, 2011.
Please visit my Motor Vehicles Collection on Flickr where you will find more than 10,000 photographs that have been thoughtfully categorized into dozens of sets, and carefully organized by model year, manufacturer, vehicle type, and more. This project, which began in 2008, continues to expand with new material added daily.
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
Black Premium Leather (Package 801), Burled Walnut (Package 731). COMAND GPS navigation screen in center console. Wood Steering Wheel (Package 289), Keyless Go.
Parktronic (Package 220), Premium 1 Package (P01), AMG Wheel package
Anything other than black interior needs constant maintenance... from experience.
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R107
In 1971, the R107 was introduced with a new design language and safety features that would influence subsequent Mercedes models. For the first time, V8 engines were fitted to the SL-Class. Produced from 1971 to 1989, the R107 became one of Mercedes longest-produced models. For the 1981 model year, engine options were updated with new aluminum V8s. A major update followed in 1985, featuring a deeper front air dam, revised braking system, a driver's side airbag and a catalytic converter option. Over the years, the model range included 9 different engine variants.
2.962 cc
6 In-line
191 hp
Mercedes - The Story of the Star
19/09/2025 - 22/02/2026
Autoworld
Brussels - Belgium
February 2026
Mercedes-Benz SL550 Steel Grey / Black Premium Leather / Burled Walnut trim
5.5 Liter @ 382 HP
Premium 1 package / Airscarf / Keyless Go / Parktronic / AMG wheel package
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Location: Letchworth State Park, Dansville, NY
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
Photographed at the 5th Annual Mason City Prairie Harvest Days Car Show in Mason City, Illinois on September 17, 2011.
Please visit my Motor Vehicles Collection on Flickr where you will find more than 10,000 photographs that have been thoughtfully categorized into dozens of sets, and carefully organized by model year, manufacturer, vehicle type, and more. This project, which began in 2008, continues to expand with new material added daily.
W121
1.897 cc
4 In-line
106 pk
Van Mossel Museum
Jan Vestersstraat 1
Waalwijk
Nederland - Netherlands
May 2024
Mercedes-Benz | SL-Class 450 SL Roadster | Year: 1977 | RWD | No. Cilinders: 8 | 218 HP / 160 KW | 1710 kg | 0-100 km/h ? s | ? km/h | MSRP: € 32.687,-
Photographed at the 5th Annual Mason City Prairie Harvest Days Car Show in Mason City, Illinois on September 17, 2011.
Please visit my Motor Vehicles Collection on Flickr where you will find more than 10,000 photographs that have been thoughtfully categorized into dozens of sets, and carefully organized by model year, manufacturer, vehicle type, and more. This project, which began in 2008, continues to expand with new material added daily.
R230
Apart from a smoother design and redesigned headlamps, the 5th-generation SL introduced the 'Vario Roof' retractable hardtop, first seen on the 1996 SLK. Active Body Control, Keyless Go and Sensatronic Brake Control were also new features. A significant facelift followed in 2008, bringing new and revised engines and a new front end inspired by the classic 300 SL, featuring a large grille with a prominent 3-pointed star, twin power domes on the bonnet and redesigned headlights. Up until 2011, a total of 169.433 R230s were produced. The rarest is the SL 65 AMG, with only 3.055 units (350 of which were SL AMG Black Series with fixed roof).
4.973 cc
V8
326 hp
Mercedes - The Story of the Star
19/09/2025 - 22/02/2026
Autoworld
Brussels - Belgium
February 2026
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.
Mercedes-Benz SL550 Steel Grey / Black Premium Leather / Burled Walnut trim
5.5 Liter @ 382 HP
Premium 1 package / Airscarf / Keyless Go / Parktronic / AMG wheel package
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Here's a gorgeous, candy-apple red Mercedes SL coupe from its "classic" generation, 1970 to 1990. A 380 SL, to be exact, as the decklid insignia proves. Don't know the year of this one, though.
This was taken at C&G Auto Tech in Caldwell, New Jersey, and yes, that's the same '88 GTI I photographed last winter. Apparently they still haven't gotten around to restoring it. :-(
W121
Produced from 1953 to 1963, a total of 25.881 units were built. As early as 1953, development began on an open version of the 180 Ponton sedan. The 190 SL is therefore technically based on the so-called "Ponton Model". It was available only with a 1,9-litre 4 in-line petrol engine equipped with twin carburetors. It was introduced at roughly the same time as the 300 SL Gullwing. It shared some styling features and was intended to be an affordable version of the exclusive sports car. For this reason, Daimler-Benz described it in its brochures as a "touring car" rather than a sports car. In 1963, it was succeeded by the "Pagoda" (W113).
1.897 cc
4 In-line
105 hp
Mercedes - The Story of the Star
19/09/2025 - 22/02/2026
Autoworld
Brussels - Belgium
February 2026
250 ex.
Brussels Motor Show
Autosalon Brussel
Salon de l'Auto Bruxelles
Brussels Expo
Brussels - Belgium
January 2026
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.
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