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Sure, times change, but California will always The core of the collection is composed of
be associated with beautiful beaches, gorgeous Chevrolet vehicles, ranging from the ’50s through
weather, and Hollywood stars. Car enthusiasts ’60s showcasing the best the Bowtie brand had
also know the state for its fantastic roads like to offer, followed by a selection of Ford Broncos
the fabled Pacific Coast Highway. To appreciate and Mustangs. Other highlights include a 1969
all that California has to offer, you need the Plymouth HEMI Road Runner, a 1965 Pontiac
right set of wheels, which you’ll be sure to find GTO convertible, and offerings to represent Buick,
in the SoCal Collection, a select offering of over Dodge, Mercury, Chrysler, and Studebaker.
40 vehicles selling with No Reserve at the 2022 Mercedes-Benz cars also play starring roles. Like
Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Auction.
many of the cars offered from this collection,
CALIFORNIA DREAMING

THE SOCAL COLLECTION BRINGS ICONIC COLLECTOR VEHICLES TOGETHER

NO RESERVE - LOT #685
1959 MERCEDES-BENZ 190SL ROADSTER

Lot #685, a 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190SL roadster, has been the subject
of professional restoration. The original 1897cc engine was rebuilt,
and it retains the correct dual Solex carburetors and its original 4-speed
transmission potentially making it an ideal machine to cruise through
California’s picturesque mountain roads.
The driver can enjoy restored black leather seats, a factory radio and clock,
and a white steering wheel inside. This star from the collection is finished
in Maybach Cote D'Azure Blue Metallic paint, which complements its
factory Mercedes-Benz hubcaps with wide whitewall tires for a classic look.
Additionally offered is a 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL roadster, selling
with No Reserve as Lot #775.1. The 1961 model is finished in Ivory paint
and comes with a Dark Cacao Mohair soft-top and a factory detachable
hardtop. Similar to the other 190SL offered, this car retains its original

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