Description
This car is Lot 175 to be auctioned by Bonhams|Cars at Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris Sale on 6 February, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Public Viewing:
Available Tuesday 4 February from 08:00 until 18:00 and Wednesday 5 February from 9 AM - 6 PM, at The Grand Palais Historique, Paris.
Lot 175
1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Convertible with Hardtop
Registration no.
Chassis no. the details below
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 predecessors 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.
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams|Cars website for all pertinent auction information.
