Mercedes Benz SL 230 W113 Pagode (1964)
Mercedes Benz SL 230 W113 Pagoda (1964) with Classic Data Note 1-, overhauled engine, headlights from the W111
Overview
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A 1964 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL W113 "Pagoda" is for sale in sunshine yellow with light beige leather interior.
Highlights:
- Rare and attractive color combination
- Classic Data rating from 12/2025 with a grade of 1-
- Complete overhaul of engine and body in 2024–2025
- Investments of approximately €50,000 in recent years
- Hardtop available
- Special detail: W111 headlights fitted
- Last service in October 2025
- TÜV until October 2027 and H license plate
General information about the vehicle
- Year of manufacture: 1964
- First registration: Norway, 07/1964
- Location: 61440 Oberursel, Germany
- Number of vehicle owners: unknown
- Restored
- Accident-free
- H license plate
- TÜV until 10/2027
- Ready to drive, but currently not registered
Model history
The Mercedes-Benz 230 SL, known internally as the W 113, was developed from scratch based on the shortened W 111 sedan platform and combined S-Class technology with a sporty character. After several rejected precursors such as the W127, the 230 SL was introduced in 1963 – equipped with a powerful 2.3-liter six-cylinder engine with fuel injection and the distinctive "pagoda" hardtop. According to Fritz Nallinger, head of engineering at the time, the aim of the development was to create a "safe, fast sports car with a high level of travel comfort" – a concept that still fascinates today.
Facts
Exterior & interior:
- Exterior color: Sun Yellow
- Interior: light beige leather upholstery – original condition with patina
- Beige folding roof, good condition
- Repainted: completely repainted during restoration
Engine and transmission:
- 2.3-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine with 150 hp (110 kW), completely overhauled
- Manual transmission
- Last engine service: 09/2025
Mileage:
- Mileage: 17,320 km (as read)
- Mileage verifiable: no
- No service history available
Documentation:
- German vehicle documents
- Classic Data rating (12/2025, grade 1-)
- Information on general overhaul 2024–2025
Tires, brakes, bodywork, and underbody:
- Tires: Information to follow shortly
- Brakes: Information to follow shortly
- Body: very good condition – according to the owner, almost like new
- Underbody: very good condition – refurbished according to the owner, apparently rust-free
- Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle.
Known defects:
- No major defects are known
- Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insight into the condition of the vehicle.
Summary:
For sale is a completely refurbished 1964 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Pagoda in sun yellow with beige leather interior. In recent years, extensive investments of around €50,000 have been made in technical and visual refurbishment. A current Classic Data rating certifies the vehicle with a grade of 1-. The car is in very good overall condition and is equipped with an H license plate and valid TÜV until 10/2027. The combination of restoration, originality, and quality makes this model an attractive classic for collectors and enthusiasts.
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- Video of the vehicle available
- Main inspection
- Current service performed
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Questions and Comments
Technik: Die „Pagode“ war der erste SL mit umfangreichen Sicherheitsmaßnahmen. Da seine Basis die Bodengruppe der „Heckflosse“ W 111 mit einem 30 cm kürzeren Radstand ist, hat auch der SL eine steife Fahrgastzelle und Knautschzonen, leicht verformbare Bug- und Hecksegmente. Der Innenraum ist wie bei der Limousine entschärft, es gibt keine harten Ecken und Kanten. Sicherheitsgurte waren, wie beim Vorgänger, als Sonderausstattung erhältlich. Das Lenkgetriebe wurde aus dem crashgefährdeten Bereich des Vorderwagens an die Stirnwand gerückt, die Lenksäule ist geknickt und hat Gelenke, die den gefürchteten Lanzeneffekt bei einem Unfall verhindern. 1967 kamen die Sicherheitslenksäule mit Pralltopf im Lenkrad hinzu. Das Fahrwerk mit Kugelumlauflenkung und hinterer Eingelenk-Pendelachse wurde ebenfalls aus der W 111-Limousine übernommen. Das Zweikreis-Bremssystem hatte Scheibenbremsen anfangs nur an der Vorderachse; mit Einführung des 250 SL auch an der Hinterachse. Seine Federung ist straff, aber für einen Sportwagen sehr komfortabel. Gasdruckstoßdämpfer verringern das Nachschwingen beim Ein- und Ausfedern. Der W 113 war der erste SL mit Gürtelreifen. LG Tom