Mercedes Benz 250 SL Pagode W113 (1968)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 188 photos
• Video including engine running
• Paint thickness measurement

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1968
• First registration: USA
• Engine: 2.5-liter inline-six with 150 PS
• Transmission: Manual
• Exterior color: Red
• Interior: Black leather
• Not yet certified by the German TÜV and does not have an “H” license plate
• Features:
• White hardtop
• Becker radio

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color is red
• The paint and body are in good, roadworthy condition with age-related signs of wear—not a flawless collector’s item, but a genuine and solid vehicle
• The underbody—the decisive factor for the Pagode—is in good condition; no action is needed here
• There is rust on the front fenders, which can be addressed as part of a future restoration
• There is known accident damage repaired in the U.S., which is disclosed transparently. Paint thickness measurements yielded values between 144 and 1,534 micrometers
• The white hardtop complements the red paintwork to create a classic, high-contrast color combination

Interior

• The car features a black leather interior
• The interior is in good, unrestored original condition with a charming, light patina
• There are no known damages to the interior

Mechanics

• The vehicle is basically roadworthy but has not yet been approved for use in Germany
• The 2.5-liter inline-six engine with 150 PS runs well, and the transmission shifts smoothly
• In recent years, the Pagode has been driven occasionally with a red license plate to keep it in running condition
• Before longer trips, it is recommended to change all fluids and inspect the brakes—a manageable and easily estimated expense
• One door lock is defective and cannot be locked
• Last service: Information to follow shortly

History

Ownership History

• Number of owners unknown
• Originally delivered in the U.S.

Service History

• A recent service is recommended so you can once again enjoy the Pagode to the fullest

Documents

• U.S. title
• Many smaller invoices are available, providing a clear record of the vehicle’s maintenance

Summary

For sale is a 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250 SL Pagode in the classic combination of red paint, black leather interior, and white hardtop. Originally delivered to the U.S., the vehicle is powered by a smooth-running 2.5-liter inline-six engine producing 150 PS, paired with a crisp-shifting manual transmission. The car’s condition is impressive: the underbody—which is so crucial for the Pagode—is in good condition and requires no work; the interior is in its original, well-maintained condition with a light patina. The existing issues—rust on the front fenders, a defective door lock, as well as the pending German roadworthiness inspection and a recommended service—are clearly stated and easy to budget for. Anyone looking not for a perfect collector’s item but for an honest and solid foundation will find an attractive entry point into the world of the Pagode here—already well-equipped with a hardtop and Becker radio, and with clear potential for the years to come.