Mercedes Benz 250 SL Pagoda 1967, Alemanha
Exterior : Azul
Interior : Bege
Observações : Cores Não Originais
Fotografia
Mercedes-Benz had a tough act to follow after it phased out its
immortal tube-framed 300 SL in 1963. A new, unit-body model, designated the
W113, appeared as the 230 SL in 1964 and continued through 1971 with the
larger-engined 250 SL and 280 SL. This classic Paul Bracq-penned luxury
two-seat touring convertible offered a modern and angular look, often
accentuated with a tall, airy “Pagoda” hardtop that could be removed in fair
weather. The 250 SL was both expensive and rare, with only 5,196 sold between 1966
and 1968.
Mercedes-Benz was
justifiably proud of this modern new car, declaring in period advertising that
its road manners were superior to that of the 300 SL. “The 250 SL stands a mere
4 ft., 4 in. high, yet overall width is almost six feet. Its track is so
wide-stanced that those chubby 14-in. radial-ply tires seem to bulge out from
the body sides to straddle the pavement.” After discussing the fully
independent suspension with its low-pivot rear swing axle borrowed from the 300
SLR, the ad goes on to declare that “the 250 SL is only stretched to its peak
when its speedometer needle nudged 124 mph.” The 250 SL was offered with either
a soft top, hardtop, or both.
This 250 SL was
originally delivered to France on 25 April 1967. The car left the factory finished
in dark green with a light-yellow MB-Tex interior, black carpet, black soft
top, and body-color hardtop with garnish moldings. Additionally, the car
featured the rare five-speed ZF manual gearbox and 1:4.08 rear axle. It is
currently presented in blue with a richer, metallic paint job over an
attractive light beige interior. The transmission makes this car very special,
as it is believed that only 882 Pagodas were fitted with five-speed ZF
gearboxes in period.
The French license plates
accompanying the car are original from when it was in France. It is believed to
have been originally purchased by a U.S. officer stationed there. When he
returned stateside, he brought the car with him to Washington State. He later
sold it to a friend who then sold it on to a collector in Fresno, California.
Arriving in Fresno in 1990, the SL was used as a driver for many years before
the decision was made to completely restore the 250 SL in 2008. The restoration
took four years to complete at a cost of over $80,000; the work is documented
in a binder of receipts that accompanies the car.
In 2015, the 250 SL was
purchased by a Portland, Oregon-based collector from Cooper Classic Cars in New
York. While in Portland, it was serviced by Burback Motors Inc. and stored
every winter. It was purchased by the current ownership in the summer of 2018
and has since been gone through mechanically. This included receiving a new
clutch, and having the flywheel machined with the work completed by Coachwerks
Restorations. Additionally, the 250 SL received a complete detail, polished in
a three-stage process with the paint exhibiting a mirror finish.
Proudly wearing the famed
three-pointed star, this elegant 250 SL would be a perfect candidate for either
the show field or spirited wind-in-the-hair weekend cruising.
Fonte : https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/az19/arizona/lots/r0138-1967-mercedes-benz-250-sl-pagoda/735130
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