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LOT 175

1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Convertible with Hardtop Chassis no. 11304210014226

Sold for €80,500 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 175

1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Convertible with Hardtop

1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Convertible with Hardtop
Chassis no. 11304210014226

• Desirable manual transmission model
• Extremely attractive colour combination
• Extensively restored both mechanically and cosmetically
• Monaco registration document

Introduced at the Geneva Salon in March 1963 as replacement for the 190 SL, the 230 SL abandoned its predecessor's four-cylinder engine in favour of a 2.3-litre fuel-injected six derived from that of the 220 SE and producing 150bhp. An instant classic, the body design was all-new while beneath the skin the running gear was conventional Mercedes-Benz, featuring all-round independent suspension (by swing axles at the rear), disc front/drum rear brakes and a choice of four-speed manual or automatic transmissions. Top speed was in excess of 190km/h (118mph). Christened 'Pagoda' after their distinctive cabin shape, these SL models were amongst the best-loved sports-tourers of their day and continue to be highly sought after by collectors.

Finished in cream with brown interior, this manual transmission 230 SL benefits from extensive mechanical and cosmetic restoration and is said to drive and shift very well. The car is offered with its original books and a copy of its Certificat d'immatriculation Provisoire, issued in Monaco in May 2021.

Footnotes

1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL décapotable avec hard-top
Châssis n° 11304210014226

• Séduisant modèle à boîte manuelle
• Harmonie de teintes extrêmement attrayante
• Restaurée en profondeur, tant mécaniquement qu'esthétiquement
• Document d'immatriculation monégasque

Présentée en mars 1963 au Salon de Genève en remplacement de la 190 SL, la 230 SL troquait le quatre-cylindres de sa devancière contre un six-cylindres à injection de 2,3 litres dérivé du moteur de la 220 SE et délivrant 150 ch. Immédiatement reconnue comme faisant partie des classiques, sa carrosserie entièrement nouvelle d'aspect habillait une mécanique Mercedes conventionnelle dotée de quatre roues indépendantes, d'un essieu arrière oscillant, de freins à disques avant et tambours arrière et, au choix, d'une boîte manuelle ou automatique à quatre rapports. Sa vitesse dépassait 190 km/h. Surnommées 'Pagode' du fait de la forme particulière de leur habitacle, ces SL faisaient partie des sportives les plus appréciées de leur temps et sont toujours extrêmement recherchées des collectionneurs.

De couleur crème avec intérieur en cuir brun, cette 230 SL à boîte manuelle a bénéficié d'une profonde restauration, tant mécanique qu'esthétique, et nous est présentée comme roulant et se manœuvrant très bien. Elle est proposée munie de ses notices d'origine et d'une copie de son Certificat d'immatriculation provisoire délivré à Monaco en mai 2021.

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