Vehicle description

Highlights and general information

For sale is a Mercedes-Benz W113 230 SL from 1965 in the color white (50) with a blue partial leather interior.

Highlights

• Extensively restored
• The car was purchased by us for restoration at the height of the achievable sales prices and was completely restored over a period of two years in approx. 2,000 man-hours.
• Valuation report from 2019 available, with the grade: 1
• Folding roof

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1965
• First registration: 1965 (it is not clear in which country the first registration was)
• Import from Spain
• Location: 56070 Koblenz, Germany
• Number of vehicle owners not known
• TÜV valid until 07/25
• H license plate
• Accident-free in current ownership
• Registered
• German registration
• Ready to drive immediately
• Value-added tax not shown

Model history

The Mercedes-Benz W113, also known as the Pagoda, was an iconic two-seater folding roof convertible that was produced from 1963 to 1971. With its various versions, including the 230 SL, 250 SL and 280 SL, the W113 set new standards in the sports car segment. Developed under the direction of Paul Bracq, the W113 was characterized by its masculine design, extensive safety measures and innovative technology.

The facts

Exterior and interior

• Exterior color: White (50)
• Interior material: Blue partial leather
• Repainted: Complete paint job after restoration

Engine and transmission

• 2.3-liter six-cylinder in-line engine with 150 hp
• Engine was completely overhauled in the course of the restoration and has since run approx. 500 km
• Manual gearbox

Mileage

• Approx. 500 km since restoration
• Traceable mileage since restoration

Documentation

• No checkbook available, vehicle registration document, valuation report (2019), exposé

Tires, brakes, body & underbody

• Tires: New
• Brakes: New
• Underbody: No rust spots visible, cavity sealed, preserved, welded

Known defects

• Front bumper has two croissant holes
• Chipping on the chrome strip above the license plate at the rear at the corners
• Minor scratches on the windshield frame
• Fine cracks on the steering wheel
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to get further impressions of the vehicle's condition

Summary

Discover the coveted Mercedes-Benz W113 230 SL from 1965, extensively restored with a 2.3-liter six-cylinder in-line engine, white paintwork and blue partial leather interior. Equipped with a folding roof, this classic convertible in excellent, restored condition offers a timeless driving experience with German registration and H license plate.

Vehicle videos

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