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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
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 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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
The C107/R107 Series was introduced in April 1971, and designed by Joseph Gallitzendörfer and Friedrich Geiger in 1968.
R107 stands for the convertible version. It was manufactured a few years longer than the C107 coupé version.
4520 cc 8 cylinder engine.
1622 kg.
Production Mercedes C107/R107: April 1971-1989.
Production this C107 450 SLC: 1972 (in US) / March 1973 (Europe)-1980.
Original first reg. number: Sept. 19, 1975.
New Dutch reg. number: May 1983 (not valid anymore, May 2021).
Last ownership registration: unknown.
Amsterdam-Zuid, Stadionkade, Sept. 22, 2016.
© 2016 Sander Toonen, Halfweg / All Rights Reserved
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.
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
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
R232
100th Anniversary Edition
Brussels Motor Show
Autosalon Brussel
Salon de l'Auto Bruxelles
Brussels - Belgium
January 2023
Car: Mercedes-Benz 300SL-24.
Engine: 2960cc in-line 6.
Power: 187 BHP.
Year of manufacture: 1992.
Date of first registration in the UK: 19th May 1992.
Place of registration: Not known.
Date of last MOT: 14th December 2023.
Mileage at last MOT: 63,097.
Date of last V5 issued: 16th May 2013.
Date taken: 1st June 2024.
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 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.
Pre-production Model
W198
The 300 SL was on the small Mercedes stand at the 1954 Paris Motor Show. Its very low lines, silver paint and gullwing doors grabbed the eye. The latter had been seen on the cars that won the 1952 Le Mans 24 Hours. The Gullwing, a luxury touring car, became the stuff of dreams.
3.000 cc
6 in-line
Paris Motor Show Cars at the Grand Palais, until 1961
Presented by Historic Cars
Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille
Château de Chantilly
Chantilly
France - Frankrijk
June 2019
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
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
The fabulous Mercedes SL-Class sports cars started in the early fifties.
This 3rd generation SL-Class was divided in the R107 Convertible and the C107 Coupé (also called SLC).
This 3rd Gen. SL-Class was designed by Joseph Gallitzendörfer and Friedrich Geiger.
The R107/C107 series started with the 350 SL. After a few years more different displacement choices became available.
The original colour used to be grey.
2746 cc 6 cylinder engine.
1500 kg.
Production Mercedes SL-Class: 1954-present.
Production SL-Class 2nd generation W113: 1963-1971.
Production W113 280 SL: 1974-1985.
Original first reg. number: March 15, 1977.
New Dutch semi-historical reg. number: April 28, 2016.
Vehicle is exported after May 29, 2017.
Near Alphen aan de Rijn, Motorway N11, June 25, 2016.
© 2016 Sander Toonen Amsterdam | All Rights Reserved
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The Triumph Stag is a British car sold between 1970 and 1978 by the Triumph Motor Company, styled by Italian designer Giovanni Michelotti.
Envisioned as a luxury sports car, the Triumph Stag was designed to compete directly with the Mercedes-Benz SLclass models. All Stags were four-seater convertible coupés, but for structural rigidity – and to meet new American rollover standards of the time – the Stag required a B-pillar "roll bar" hoop connected to the windscreen frame by a T-bar. A removable hardtop was a popular factory option for the early Stags, and was later supplied as a standard fitment.
The car started as a styling experiment cut and shaped from a 1963–4 Triumph 2000 pre-production saloon, which had also been styled by Michelotti, and loaned to him by Harry Webster, Director of Engineering at Triumph. Their agreement was that if Webster liked the design, Triumph could use the prototype as the basis of a new Triumph model. Harry Webster, who was a long time friend of Giovanni Michelotti, whom he called "Micho", absolutely loved the design and spirited the prototype back to England. The end result, a two-door drop head (convertible), had little in common with the styling of its progenitor 2000, but retained the suspension and drive line. Triumph liked the Michelotti design so much that they propagated the styling lines of the Stag into the new T2000/T2500 saloon and estate model lines of the 1970s.
The initial Stag design was based around the saloon's 2.5-litre six cylinder engine, but Harry Webster intended the Stag, large saloons and estate cars to use a new Triumph-designed overhead cam (OHC) 2.5-litre fuel injected (PI) V8. Under the direction of Harry Webster's successor, Spen King in 1968, the new Triumph OHC 2.5 PI V8 was enlarged to 2997 cc (3.0 litres) to increase torque. To meet emission standards in the USA, a key target market, the troublesome mechanical fuel injection was dropped in favour of dual Zenith-Stromberg 175 CDSE carburettors. A key aim of Triumph's engineering strategy at the time was to create a family of engines of different size around a common crankshaft. This would enable the production of power plants of capacity between 1.5 and 4 litres, sharing many parts, and hence offering economies of manufacturing scale and of mechanic training. A number of iterations of this design went into production, notably a slant four-cylinder engine used in the later Triumph Dolomite and Triumph TR7, and a variant manufactured by StanPart that was initially used in the Saab 99. The Stag's V8 was the first of these engines into production. Sometimes described as two four-cylinder engines Siamesed together, it is more correct to say that the later four-cylinder versions were half a Stag engine (the left half).
(Wikipedia)
1955 - 1963
The 190 SL was one of the dream cars of the 1950s from Mercedes. It was based on the engineering of the three-box body sedans and, stylistically, presented itself as the 'little brother' of the 300 SL. The owners of the sporty convertible included the Ismaili ruler Karim Aga Khan, actresses Grace Kelly, Zsa Zsa Gabor and Gina Lollobrigida, and authoress Françoise Sagan.
1.897 cc
4 Cylinder
105 PS @ 5.700 rpm
Vmax : 171 km/h
25.881 ex.
Mercedes-Benz Museum
Mercedesstraße 100
Stuttgart
Deutschland - Germany
December 2013 / July 2014
The C107/R107 Series was introduced in April 1971, and designed by Joseph Gallitzendörfer and Friedrich Geiger in 1968.
R107 stands for the convertible version. It was manufactured a few years longer than the C107 coupé version.
4520 cc 8 cylinder engine.
1622 kg.
Production Mercedes C107/R107: April 1971-1989.
Production this C107 450 SLC: 1972 (in US) / March 1973 (Europe)-1980.
Original first reg. number: Febr. 2, 1979.
New Dutch reg. number: Oct. 12, 2007 (still valid, May 2021).
Same owner since then.
Amsterdam-Zuid, Hoofddorppleinbuurt, Albert Neuhuysstraat, Sept. 19, 2016.
© 2016 Sander Toonen, Halfweg / All Rights Reserved
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.
W113
Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais 2020
Bonhams
Parijs - Paris
Frankrijk - France
February 2020
Estimated : € 90.000 - 120.000
Unsold
Finished in its original colour combination of Dark Red with Charcoal Black MB-Tex trim and matching mohair hood, this beautiful 'Pagoda' was built in left-hand drive configuration and ordered with factory options including automatic transmission, power steering, and air conditioning. The Mercedes was delivered new to the USA where it was acquired by the current vendor. Since its arrival in the UK in March 2019 the car has undergone substantial refurbishment, benefiting from new OEM-specification carpets, fully refurbished woodwork, and the installation of a brand new mohair convertible hood. Upon returning to the vendor's own workshop, the SL was extensively detailed and fitted with new shock absorbers. The car has also been repainted and the brightwork re-chromed. The final finish has now been completed and the Mercedes stands proudly on its whitewall tyres, awaiting its new owner.
The SL Pagoda series has always been very popular. With the 'Pagoda' hardtop fitted this SL looks outstanding and with it removed the car is superbly proportioned. Boasting disc brakes, fuel injection and the (optional) power steering, as in this case, these cars are effortless to drive and have stood the test of time. Beautiful examples such as this one are highly sought after and hard to find.