Mercedes-Benz W 113 230 SL Pagoda Partially restored for 11 years owned classic color combination (1966)

Vehicle description

Model history:

It is one of the most famous nicknames for a Mercedes-Benz model: "Pagoda". The reason for this was the inwardly curved hardtop, reminiscent of Far Eastern temple buildings and intended to provide more rigidity. But this was more of a marginal note in 1963, after all, the first successor generation to the 190 SL and 300 SL Roadster came onto the market. The body, derived from the "tail fin" sedan (W 111), set a new safety standard with crumple zones. The new SL was supplied as a convertible with a folding top and optional hardtop or as a 2+2 hardtop roadster without a top. While with 190 SL and 300 SL comfort and sportiness were expressed in a separate model, Mercedes-Benz tried to unite both characteristics in the 113.

General information about the vehicle:

Now there is the possibility to acquire a Mercedes-Benz of the 230 SL of the 113 series from first registration 1966, which was originally delivered to the USA and came over the years to Germany. There is no checkbook available for the roadster, the history can no longer be traced exactly - however, a few invoices of the last years are available and according to statements of the current owner, this 230 SL has only 2 owners since import. TÜV owns this partly restored Pagoda still until May 2024, an H-license plate may she besides already carry. In June 2020 one accomplished a value appraisal at this Mercedes Benz, which resulted in that the replacement value of this 230 SL lies with 65,000 €.

Exterior color/paint/bodywork:

Optically this Pagoda presents itself in white held - in combination with the various chrome decoration elements as well as the chrome bumpers thus a noble, if not even delicate optics results. A repainting already took place, after consultation with the seller, the paint is in a good used condition, only 4-6 paint cracks can be found in the front area and in the inlet of the softtop exists a paint damage. Except for these defects, the current owner is not aware of any gross inconsistencies on the exterior.

is worth mentioning that the soft top is in reasonable condition and there are no modifications to the body of this 230 SL.

Exterior Rims/Brakes/Chassis:

70-90% condition assessment the seller attests to both the tires and the brakes - furthermore, according to him, there are no gross defects in the area of the chassis of this Mercedes-Benz that would affect the all-around sound condition of the Pagoda. Chrome wheel covers with rings painted in the body color show up mounted on steel rims for a better look.

Interior:

A mixture of black and white can be taken from the well-kept interior of this Mercedes-Benz: The black leather seats harmonize perfectly with the white dashboard, the white two-spoke steering wheel, and the white shift knob and sun visors. The equipment of this Pagoda includes, among other things, a contemporary radio, and a corresponding hardtop is also included with the roadster. The soft top of this 230 SL is easy to operate, and all gauges, instruments and controls are also easy to use. For a more detailed overview of the interior and the equipment features therein we refer to the multitude of photos as well as the expressive videos to the vehicle.

Mileage:

According to consultation with the seller this Pagoda should have a total mileage of approximately 280,000 kilometers. Although the exact history of this roadster can no longer be traced, invoices of the partial restoration are available, which shed light on all the work and the costs.

Engine:

As the model name "230" already reveals, a 2.3-liter inline six-cylinder engine works under the hood of this W 113. The power of 150 hp is transmitted to the rear wheels via a manual transmission. According to the current owner, the last service work took place in 2020.

Underbody:

Slight flash rust can be detected on the underside of this Mercedes-Benz - the substance apparently presents itself as very solid. Not only the sporty elegant silhouette of a Pagoda inspires - also the driving performance can be seen. Finally, the seller - who has owned this 230 SL for 11 years now - says that it has always been a pleasure and above all a pure pleasure to drive this Pagoda through the country. Now this pleasure is waiting for its future owner who is looking for a well-maintained W 113 in a classic color combination.

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