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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 II
2.996 cc
6 in-line
190 hp
Class XIII : Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
Zoute Concours d'Elegance
Royal Zoute Golf Club
Zoute Grand Prix 2022
Knokke - Zoute
België - Belgium
October 2022
W198
For many, this is the first true supercar. It was based upon Mercedes' SLR racers and was the first production car with fuel injection. In the period 1955-57, 1.400 Gullwings were built.
2.996 cc
6 In-line
215 hp
275 Nm
Vmax : 217 km/h
0-100 km/h : 8,8 sec
1.293 kg
Expo : Supercar Story
17/12/2021 - 27/02/2022
Autoworld
Brussels - Belgium
January 2022
Car: Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Auto.
Engine: 2746cc in-line 6.
Year of manufacture: 1981.
Date of first registration in the UK: 15th December 1981.
Place of registration: London South-West.
Date of last MOT: No online MOT history.
Mileage at last MOT: No online MOT history.
Date of last change of keeper: 30th April 2021.
Number of previous keepers: 9.
Date taken: 14th May 2023.
Album: Classics in Cardiff May 2023
Car: Mercedes-Benz 300 SL.
Years of manufacture: 1986.
Date of first registration in the UK: 9th May 1986.
Place of registration: London Central.
Date of last MOT: 21st December 2021.
Mileage at last MOT: 105,260.
Date of last V5 issued: 20th September 2021.
Date taken: 17th April 2022.
Location: Beach Lawns, Weston-Super-Mare, UK.
Car: Mercedes-Benz 250 SL.
Year of manufacture: 1969.
Date of first registration in the UK: 1st October 2017.
Place of registration: Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Date of last MOT: 25th August 2017.
Mileage at last MOT: 96,916.
Date of last change of keeper: 29th March 2022.
Number of previous keepers: 1.
Date taken: 9th April 2023.
W198 II
2.996 cc
6 in-line
Class XIII : Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
Zoute Concours d'Elegance
Royal Zoute Golf Club
Zoute Grand Prix 2022
Knokke - Zoute
België - Belgium
October 2022
R129
Lady Diana Spencer
4.973 cc
V8
326 PS
450 Nm
Vmax : 250 km/h
Techno Classica 2012
Essen
Deutschland - Germany
March 2012
W198
Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
Bonhams
Parijs - Paris
Frankrijk - France
February 2019
Estimated : € 1.100.000 - 1.150.000
Sold for € 1.207.500
Car: Mercedes-Benz 280 SL.
Year of manufacture: 1983.
Date of first registration in the UK: 20th January 1984.
Place of registration: Not known (registration issued in Armagh).
Date of last MOT: 17th February 2022.
Mileage at last MOT: 163,662.
Date of last V5 issued: 16th July 2021.
Date taken: 4th September 2022.
Location: Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, UK.
W198 II
2.996 cc
6 in-line
190 hp
Class XIII : Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
Zoute Concours d'Elegance
Royal Zoute Golf Club
Zoute Grand Prix 2022
Knokke - Zoute
België - Belgium
October 2022
W113
2.306 cc
6 in-line
150 PS
196 Nm
Vmax : 200 km/h
Techno Classica 2012
Essen
Deutschland - Germany
March 2012
W198 II
The 300 SL's victory in the 1952 24 Hours of Le Mans left its mark and kicked off the road-going career of this grand tourer. Max Hoffman, the American importer, undertook to sell 1.000 units of a detuned version of this car provided it kept its butterfly doors. Three years later he wanted a cabriolet.
Paris Motor Show Cars at the Grand Palais, until 1961
Presented by Frédéric Leroux
Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille
Château de Chantilly
Chantilly
France - Frankrijk
June 2019
W198 II
2.996 cc
6 in-line
Class XIII : Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
Zoute Concours d'Elegance
Royal Zoute Golf Club
Zoute Grand Prix 2022
Knokke - Zoute
België - Belgium
October 2022
W196S
Daimler-Benz developed this hardtop version of the 300 SLR racing car for the 1956 season. It was never used in racing, however, because the company ceased its motorsport activities at the end of the 1955 season. Instead, the 300 SLR coupé served the head of the Test Department, Rudolf Uhlenhaut, as a company car. The nickname 'Uhlenhaut coupé' is a reminder of this.
2.982 cc
8 Cylinder
302 PS @ 7.500 rpm
Vmax : 290 km/h
2 ex.
Mercedes-Benz Museum
Mercedesstraße 100
Stuttgart
Deutschland - Germany
December 2013 / July 2014
W198
2.996 cc
6 in-line
215 PS
275 Nm
Vmax : 250 km/h
29 ex. (Aluminium)
Techno Classica 2012
Essen
Deutschland - Germany
March 2012
W113
Zoute Sale - Bonhams
Estimated : € 85.000 - 125.000
Sold for € 161.000
Zoute Grand Prix 2021
Knokke - Zoute
België - Belgium
October 2021
"Some cars don't change, they just get better. The Mercedes-Benz 280 SL, latest version of a line that began as the 230 SL in 1963, is the same as ever, just better," concluded Road & Track after testing a 280 SL in 1968. "For those who value engineering finesse and high-quality construction, it's alone in the field," enthused the highly respected American motoring magazine. At the same time, its manufacturer considered the 280 SL "a Grand Tourer in the traditional sense" and "a unique combination of sports car performance and saloon car comfort (a Mercedes-Benz saloon naturally)".
These attributes help explain the 280 SL's phenomenal success, particularly in the all-important North American market, where the optional automatic transmission was considered an essential feature by the majority of customers. The fact that it looked like 'sex on wheels' helped enormously too, of course. In addition, the 280 SL's essential user-friendliness broadened its appeal beyond the traditional sports car-enthusiast market, and many celebrities and film stars owned 280 SLs.
The last of a popular and highly successful line began with the 230 SL of 1963; the Mercedes-Benz 280 SL was introduced in 1967, powered by a new 2.8-litre six-cylinder engine that produced 180bhp, 20 horsepower more than the preceding 250 SL's. The 280 SL's 200km/h top speed was not more significant, but it was remarkably quicker off the mark. Its 0-100km/h time of 10 seconds is a whole second better than its predecessor's.
Autocar was full of praise for the 280 SL's effortless performance: "Those going abroad will be pleased to know that the 280 SL can sustain 160km/h with ease and still have a good bit in hand for surging up to 192km/h when traffic and conditions permit. All the time, the engine is smooth, and it has a sweet song to its exhaust note, which starts as a deep throb and builds up to a busy hum at maximum revs."
Christened 'Pagoda' after their distinctive cabin shape - devised by French designer and classic car enthusiast Paul Bracq - these SL models were amongst the best-loved sports-tourers and today remain highly sought after by collectors.
This superb manual transmission 280 SL Pagoda was ordered new by Mr John I. Clark from Winsconsin, USA, in April 1971 as a European delivery including US equipment from the Mercedes Factory in Sindelfingen for the total price of $7731 (invoice on file). Ordered in April 1971 in Germany, this Pagoda was registered in 1972 in the US for the first time and is believed to have stayed with its first owner for over 40 years. According to the US-Title, the 280SL remained with the Clark family until shortly after Mr. John I. Clark's death in 2014. After its return to Europe in 2016, this Pagoda has been converted to European specification with the correct headlights, taillights, speedometer, etc. Furthermore, it benefits from a complete, no-expense-spared restoration carried out in Belgium between September 2017 and September 2018 by renowned marque specialists, Top Classics. The car has been refinished in its original and highly desirable exterior colour of Dark Blue (904). The interior has been fully re-trimmed in contrasting natural leather (originally black) and features luxurious bouclé carpeting. The black Sonnenland three-layer soft-top is new, while additional insulation in the doors and floor make for an enhanced and more comfortable driving experience.
Once the car had been dismantled, the bodyshell was sand-blasted and any areas of corrosion repaired before applying the first coat of epoxy primer. The suspension and rear axle were overhauled and powder-coated, and new shock absorbers fitted all around. The braking system was renewed in its entirety, including the handbrake mechanism and a completely new fuel system installed (tank, pump, fuel lines, etc.). The exhaust system is new throughout. The original engine and gearbox likewise have been completely overhauled, a new cylinder head was installed at the same time we've been advised. All the brightwork has been re-chromed to the highest standard, while new colour-matched wheels shod with whitewall tyres complete the picture. The whole process has been nicely documented in the car's file together with some older correspondence, invoices including the original purchase invoice from new, MB-Datenkart. The car comes with the old US title dated 1972 from its first owner and current Belgian registration documents as well as recent technical inspection. An exceptionally well-restored Mercedes-Benz 280 SL 'Pagoda' with hardtop presented in beautiful condition and hardly 650 kms driven since its extensive restoration.
Car: Mercedes-Benz 250 SL.
Year of manufacture: 1969.
Date of first registration in the UK: 1st October 2017.
Place of registration: Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Date of last MOT: 25th August 2017.
Mileage at last MOT: 96,916.
Date of last change of keeper: 29th March 2022.
Number of previous keepers: 1.
Date taken: 9th April 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
W113
This model, with in-house code W113, was designed by the Frenchman Paul Bracq. It is commonly known as the "Pagoda" due to the slightly concave shape of its hardtop. It was the first sportscar fitted with crumple zones, as previously introduced on the W110 "Heckflosse". The model was produced from 1963 to 1971 in 3 different versions : the 230 SL (1963-1967), the 250 SL (1966-1968) and the 280 SL (1967-1971). The model designation refers to the engine displacement. A total of 48.912 units were produced.
2.308 cc
6 In-line
150 hp
Mercedes - The Story of the Star
19/09/2025 - 22/02/2026
Autoworld
Brussels - Belgium
February 2026
R129
Introduced in 1989 as a 2-passenger convertible with a removable hardtop - the first Mercedes to feature a fully automatic, hydraulically operated fabric convertible top, projector lens HID headlamps (1995) and an automatic rollbar, which self-deployed in a rollover event. The retractable rollbar could also be raised or lowered manually using a switch on the console, and facilitated occupant safety without compromising aesthetics. In 1992, the R129 became the first SL to offer a V12 engine and the first to feature official AMG variants. It was also the last SL to be offered with a manual gearbox. Production continued until 2001.
2.962 cc
6 In-line
234 hp
Mercedes - The Story of the Star
19/09/2025 - 22/02/2026
Autoworld
Brussels - Belgium
February 2026
W198 II
2.996 cc
6 in-line
190 hp
Class XIII : Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
Zoute Concours d'Elegance
Royal Zoute Golf Club
Zoute Grand Prix 2022
Knokke - Zoute
België - Belgium
October 2022
W198 II
In 1957, the 300 SL Gullwing was replaced by the Roadster. Like its predecessor, it was created at the initiative of American importer Max Hoffman. It received an entirely new tubular chassis with lower sills, allowing the installation of conventional doors. The mechanical components remained largely unchanged, but the rear swing axles were replaced by an independent De Dion rear axle, providing smoother suspension and more reliable handling for everyday use. From 1961 onward, the front drum brakes were replaced with disc brakes, and toward the end of production the cast-iron block was replaced by an aluminum one. A stylish hardtop was available as a factory option. Production ended in 1963, with a total of 1.858 roadsters built.
2.996 cc
6 In-line
218 hp
Mercedes - The Story of the Star
19/09/2025 - 22/02/2026
Autoworld
Brussels - Belgium
February 2026
W198II
2.996 cc
6 in-line
190 hp
Class XIII : Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
Zoute Concours d'Elegance
Royal Zoute Golf Club
Zoute Grand Prix 2022
Knokke - Zoute
België - Belgium
October 2022
W198 II
The 300 SL's victory in the 1952 24 Hours of Le Mans left its mark and kicked off the road-going career of this grand tourer. Max Hoffman, the American importer, undertook to sell 1.000 units of a detuned version of this car provided it kept its butterfly doors. Three years later he wanted a cabriolet.
Paris Motor Show Cars at the Grand Palais, until 1961
Presented by Frédéric Leroux
Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille
Château de Chantilly
Chantilly
France - Frankrijk
June 2019
Location: Berlin - 1608km from home.
Spotting older Russian cars is very hard, which makes this spot even more surprising in my eyes. It's also pretty nice that it still features the CH oval. Probably owned by a Russian living in Switzerland or having lived there.
97 = Moscow
Location: Berlin
This US-spec SL features a very lovely license plate, the right combination of Hs, I think.
H = Han(n)over
H = Historic Vehicle
R230
Zoute Sale - Bonhams
Estimated : € 80.000 - 140.000
Sold for € 333.500
Zoute Grand Prix 2022
Knokke - Zoute
België - Belgium
October 2022
"For anyone wishing to give their Mercedes that extra personal touch, Mercedes-AMG GmbH has just the answers. The Daimler-Chrysler subsidiary offers the combined experience of Mercedes-Benz and AMG in the field of high-quality enhancements for Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and puts the emphasis firmly on individuality when creating the customer's dream Mercedes." - Mercedes-AMG GmbH.
AMG, which is now the official performance division of Mercedes-Benz, has a long history of producing high-performance derivatives of Mercedes' standard production vehicles, and these improved versions enjoy an enthusiastic following world-wide, with prominent figures of the motor sports, entertainment, sport and business communities being counted among aficionados.
Offered here is a beautiful SL65 AMG Black Series, the third of this evocatively titled and exclusive limited-edition family that had begun with SLK55 of 2006. Intended as even more highly developed versions of Mercedes-Benz's AMG performance models, the Black Series consists of two-seater fixed-head coupé designs only. In the case of the SL65, this meant abandoning the 'ordinary' version's folding metal hardtop in favour of a fixed carbon fibre roof, which also made room for the Black Series' retractable rear spoiler.
The SL65 AMG Black Series was unveiled at Monterey in 2008. The base-car SL65 AMG's 6.0-litre V12 engine was retained for the Black Series, but received larger turbochargers, a bigger intercooler, a new exhaust system and a suitably remapped ECU, resulting in an increase in maximum power to 670bhp (approximately a 10% improvement over the stock SL65 AMG) while torque went up to a mighty 737lb/ft, delivered between 2,200 and 4,200 revs. AMG's engineers not only increased engine output but also trimmed 250kg (550lb) off the car's all-up weight courtesy of additional carbon fibre panels, further improving the power-to-weight ratio. The result was a 0-60mph time of 3.8 seconds, while top speed was electronically limited to 199mph. This stupendous performance reached the road via AMG's Speedshift Plus multi-mode five-speed automatic gearbox.
As one would expect, given the Black Series raison d'être, the chassis too underwent considerable modification, featuring quicker steering, wider front and rear track, and redesigned suspension in the interests of enhanced roadholding and controllability. Mercedes-Benz recognised that many Black Series customers would wish to enjoy their cars on the racetrack (where else could one safely enjoy its performance to the full?) and thoughtfully made the multi-link rear suspension adjustable. The SL65 AMG Black Series rolled on AMG light-alloy wheels - 19.5" at the front, 20" at the rear - while stopping power was provided by 6-pot callipers at the front, 4-pot at the rear. Only 350 of these amazing cars were made, and all found customers despite a price tag of around a quarter of a million pounds.
Representing a possibly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire one of these fabulous limited-edition supercars this SL65 AMG Black Series is offered for sale by its original owner. Displaying only 80 kilometres on the odometer and stored since acquisition, the car will require its first service prior to road use.
W198 II
2.996 cc
6 in-line
190 hp
Class XIII : Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
Zoute Concours d'Elegance
Royal Zoute Golf Club
Zoute Grand Prix 2022
Knokke - Zoute
België - Belgium
October 2022
C107
RM Sotheby's
Salles du Carrousel du Louvre
99 Rue de Rivoli
Parijs - Paris
Frankrijk - France
February 2023
Estimated : € 800.000 - 1.100.000
Withdrawn
W198 II
Chassis n° 198.042.7500594
RM Sotheby's
Place Vauban
Parijs - Paris
Frankrijk - France
February 2020
Estimated : € 800.000 - 900.000
Sold for € 764.375
In 1957 the 300 SL Gullwing was replaced by a more highly developed roadster model that was superior in most respects. More powerful due to the standard specification of a sports camshaft, the 300 SL roadster was also easier to use and control, thanks to a revised frame design that allowed for conventional doors and a new low-pivot rear swing axle that minimized oversteer. Still retaining most of the Gullwing’s characteristic exterior design cues, the roadster has evolved into nearly as collectable a model while offering a much more driver-friendly experience. Historically speaking, the open-top arrangement proved to be the forerunner of a long line of powerful SL convertibles that continues to this day.
Benefitting from a well-maintained older restoration, and retaining its original engine, body, and steering box, this beautiful 300 SL roadster is a particularly fetching example that has enjoyed a current ownership period of over 23 years. Though the early history of the car is currently unknown, there is a great likelihood that it was distributed new to the United States, as the car is fitted with American-style headlamp lenses, and was definitely in American ownership during the 1980s.
Originally finished in ivory paint over an interior of red leather (the colour scheme which the car retains today), chassis number 7500594 is approximately the 518th car built out of 1,858 total examples. According to an entry in the Gullwing Group registry, the roadster was owned during the 1980s by Richard Schmauss of Superior, Wisconsin. Mr Schmauss was a lifelong car and motorcycle enthusiast who served at Pearl Harbor during World War II before returning to the prairie states to found a successful detailing business called Klean Kar Service. Proud of his heritage, Schmauss collected all things German and owned several premium Mercedes-Benz models, including a 190 SL, a 300 cabriolet, and a 600 four-door limousine, as well as an early Porsche 911.
By 1989 the 300 SL was sold from Mr Schmauss’s collection, and in December 1996 the car was acquired by the consignor, an enthusiast based in Portugal, at which point the odometer displayed 31,275 miles. The owner commissioned Mercedes-Benz Classic of Portugal to sympathetically freshen the car as needed, and in 2007 it was issued a FIVA card for participation in major events.
Notable for retaining its original engine and factory-appointed colour scheme, this well-maintained 300 SL offers a beautiful complement to any collection and would make an ideal acquisition for open motoring enthusiasts or Mercedes-Benz collectors on the hunt for a well-sorted early roadster. Given its early build date, the car is eligible for the finest driving events worldwide, including the Mille Miglia Storico, and would be an ideal candidate for either concours display or event use.