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 |  |  | Roadster Chassis Num: 113042.10.014851 Engine Num: 127981.10.011999 |
| Sold for $74,250 at 2012 Gooding & Company. | |||
The car was purchased on April 22nd of 1966 by Mr. Sceggel for $6,727.50. The car came finished in Light beige with a complementing Havana Brown hardtop and a parchment folding soft top. The interior is upholstered in Bronze-Brown MB-Tex, and it is fully outfitted with hardtop adornment, Phoenix whitewall tires, undercoating, factory paint protection, a heavy-duty heater, a Becker Europa radio and a removable 'kinder' seat.
After enjoying the car for many years, the car was placed in static storage where it remained undisturbed for almost a decade.
In 2005, after spending nearly four decades in the care of its original owner, the second owner purchased the car. Failing health forced the second owner to sell the car just a short time later. The car is currently in the care of its third owner.
At present, the car displays just over 71,000 original miles.
In 2012, the car was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction in Scottsdale, Az. It was estimated to sell for $100,000 - $140,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $74,250 inclusive of buyer's premium.
By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2012
In 1963 the Mercedes-Benz 230 SL, internally dubbed 'W 113', was displayed to the public as a replacement for the 190 SL and the legendary 300 SL. Both had been extremely popular automobiles. The 230, 250, and 280 SL comprised the third generation of the Super Leicht, meaning Super Light. The 230 SL was able to continue the proud tradition established by its predecessor by doubling the sales rate when compared with the 190 SL models best year.
The 230 was a revolutionary design for the Mercedes SL model line, dressed in elegantly squared surfaces and proportions and offered as a GT two-seater roadster or coupe. It was a drastic restyle when compared to it predecessors. The 230, 250, and 280 SL were powered by a inline-six cylinder engine and outfitted with front disc brakes and a single pivot independent rear suspension. The 230 SL was capable of 125 mph and was available with either an automatic or 4-speed manual transmission. It was the first time an SL had been offered with an automatic transmission. A third version was introduced in May of 1966 with a 5-speed gearbox.
It was not only a fast car but a safe car with its use of deformation zones located in the front and the rear. The roadster version even had a collapsible hood. Production continued until 1967. During its final year of production there were 135 examples produced. Entire production was nearly 19,400.
By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2007
The 230 was a revolutionary design for the Mercedes SL model line, dressed in elegantly squared surfaces and proportions and offered as a GT two-seater roadster or coupe. It was a drastic restyle when compared to it predecessors. The 230, 250, and 280 SL were powered by a inline-six cylinder engine and outfitted with front disc brakes and a single pivot independent rear suspension. The 230 SL was capable of 125 mph and was available with either an automatic or 4-speed manual transmission. It was the first time an SL had been offered with an automatic transmission. A third version was introduced in May of 1966 with a 5-speed gearbox.
It was not only a fast car but a safe car with its use of deformation zones located in the front and the rear. The roadster version even had a collapsible hood. Production continued until 1967. During its final year of production there were 135 examples produced. Entire production was nearly 19,400.
By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2007
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