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BNPS.co.uk (01202 558833)<br />
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A classic Mercedes car that belonged to legendary racing driver Sir Stirling Moss has sold for a whopping £190,000.<br />
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The 1966 Mercedes Benz 230SL was a stunning road car specially designed for the British F1 star after he ended his racing career.<br />
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Sir Stirling, who had starred on the track for Mercedes, bought the modified 230SL with a specially-fitted bigger engine and a distinctive opening roof vent in 1966.<br />
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The cabin shape earned the vehicle the nickname the 'Moss Pagoda'.

BNPS.co.uk (01202 558833)
Pic: SilverstoneAuctions/BNPS

A classic Mercedes car that belonged to legendary racing driver Sir Stirling Moss has sold for a whopping £190,000.

The 1966 Mercedes Benz 230SL was a stunning road car specially designed for the British F1 star after he ended his racing career.

Sir Stirling, who had starred on the track for Mercedes, bought the modified 230SL with a specially-fitted bigger engine and a distinctive opening roof vent in 1966.

The cabin shape earned the vehicle the nickname the 'Moss Pagoda'.