Webb’s car auction sees RHD Mercedes Pagoda, unique Packard
The 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 'Pagoda' has a reserve of $325,000 - $350,000. Photos: Webb’s
Webb’s highly anticipated Collectors’ Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia auction is taking place on Sunday 13 July, with a 1969 Mercedes-Benz SL Pagoda and a 1932 Packard Twin Six Dual Cowl Phaeton set to be stars of the event.
To be held at its Mount Eden, Auckland gallery, there are 46 items available at Webb’s auction, including three vehicles with no reserves. One is a 2008 Porsche Cayman S (see below) with only 98,000km, and the others are a 1973 Triumph Stag and a 1972 MGB GT.
“We have highly motivated vendors who want the market to truly decide what their prized vehicles are worth, and ensure that these pieces of motoring history go to an enthusiastic collector who values their design narratives and provenance,” said Chris Wiseman, Specialist, Collectors’ Cars at Webb’s.
The 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 'Pagoda' (above) is a genuine RHD ‘tourist delivered’ example. The car was picked up directly from the Stuttgart factory by two New Zealanders, who drove the car across Europe.
Restored in 2018 with great care, it has had seven documented owners from new, each with odometer records, and has been garaged in the South Island under current ownership since 2021.
The Pagoda has an estimate of $325,000 - $350,000.
With an estimate of $700,000 - $800,000 the 1932 Packard Twin Six Dual Cowl Phaeton (above) is a standout imported classic car.
It is one of only eight Sport or Dual Cowl Phaetons built by the American company Packard in 1932, and this one is number six from Newark, New Jersey. It boasts a comprehensive documented history and was restored in the 1970s. It was imported to New Zealand in 2018 and is in exceptional condition.
One of my favourites is the 1960 Messerschmitt KR200 (above) with an estimate of $60,000 - $70,000
The German microcar was one of over 30,000 KR200s built, but few survive in fully restored and properly sorted condition.
This example was acquired by the vendor in November 2018 following a considerable search. Webb’s was informed that it represented one of the finest post-WWII microcars in the country—mechanically correct, visually accurate, and extensively documented.
Another favourite is the 1962 Daimler SP250 (above) with a 2.5-litre V8 engine with a top speed of 200km/h.
The SP250 sports car was Daimler’s final fling before its acquisition by Jaguar, and this 1962 model has an estimate of $55,000 - $60,000.
This example was imported from Arizona in 2000, entering the New Zealand system on 30 August of that year. Since then, it has been in the care of its sole New Zealand owner who has upgraded the interior to leather, added wire wheels, new steering and given the vehicle a re-paint.
With no reserve, the 2008 Porsche Cayman S (above) has an estimate of $35,000 - $45,000.
This has 98,000km, and features a 3.4-litre flat-6 and six-speed transmission, active suspension and a silver finish.
It is a car originally from the UK, having been brought to New Zealand in 2020.
Webb’s will have a launch event on Tuesday 8 July, before viewings begin the next day until the 2.30pm Sunday auction.
