Mercedes Benz W113 230 SL Pagode (1966)

Highlights and general information

For sale is a Mercedes-Benz W113 230 SL Pagoda from 1966 in the color yellow with black leather interior.

Highlights:

• USA import, with classic car license plate (07 license plate) and immediately ready to drive
• Partially restored, for which around €20,000.00 was invested. Among other things, the leather interior was reworked, new mats and carpets purchased and a Sonnenland roof fitted
• Original hardtop in yellow including stand is available
• With power steering, cassette radio and folding roof

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1966
• First registration: USA, 07/1966
• Location: 93133 Burglengenfeld, Germany
• Exact number of vehicle owners is not known (owned since 2016)
• Partially restored
• Currently without TÜV
• Red classic car license plate (07 license plate)
• Accident-free in current ownership
• Immediately ready to drive, but not registered at the moment

Model history

Mercedes-Benz presented the W 113 model series at the Geneva Motor Show in 1963. The new convertible was to replace both the 190 SL and the 300 SL. The new SL marked the transition from the rounded shapes of its predecessors to a more functional style with smooth surfaces and plenty of usable space. In addition, extensive safety measures such as crumple zones were introduced for the first time in an SL. The optional, inwardly curved hardtop earned the W 113 the nickname Pagoda. In 1971, the Pagoda was replaced by the R 107.

The facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: yellow
• Interior with black leather upholstery
• Dashboard with matching yellow trim
• Black folding roof
• Original steering wheel in white
• Repainted

Engine and transmission:

• 2.3-liter inline six-cylinder engine with 150 hp
• Automatic gearbox
• Last engine service in March 2024

Mileage:

• 63,926 km (read off)
• Mileage can be partially traced
• No checkbook

Documentation:

• Vehicle documents, TÜV and service reports, invoices, classic car registration certificate

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Brakes: 50-70 %
• Tires: 50-70 %
• The underbody is rust-free and cavity-sealed
• Bodywork in a well-kept condition
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to get further impressions of the vehicle's condition.

Known defects

• Bumper with larger dent at the rear right
• Minor paint defects and chipping are present
• Larger defect on the soft top box on the left (see picture)
• Hubcap front left with dent
• Paneling of the doors makes waves
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to get further impressions of the condition of the vehicle.

Summary

Today, the Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Pagoda is one of the absolute classics among classic cars. One such Pagoda is now being offered for auction here. It is presented in yellow, combined with a black leather interior. The 230 SL was originally first registered in the USA and was then exported to Germany. The classic car was partially restored there; the seller invested just under €20,000.00 in this process. The Pagoda has a red classic car license plate and is immediately ready to drive. It is also in a well-kept overall condition.