Mercedes Benz 230 SL W113 Pagode (1964)

A 1964 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL W113 ("Pagoda") is for sale in green with cognac-colored leather interior.

Highlights:

• Extremely meticulously restored top-of-the-line vehicle – an exposé on its history and restoration is available (see documents)
• Extensive history is known
• Early Pagoda – first registered in Switzerland
• Delivered in exterior color 268 green with leather seats in 1505 cognac – today the car has matching colors
• 44 years in the same ownership (presumably second ownership) – during this time, the Pagoda was the third car of a Swiss doctor couple
• During this long period of ownership, the car was driven very little - the mileage of 82,874 kilometers is therefore very plausible
• In 2012, the car came into the possession of its current owner. He worked with the Schad company to develop a comprehensive restoration plan - as much originality as possible was to be preserved
• All restoration work was carried out to the highest quality and extensively documented. The Schad company is one of the best addresses for classic car restoration worldwide
• During the restoration, approximately €160,000 was invested in the Pagoda, including:
• Meticulously restored bodywork, including dry ice blasting (approx. €60,000)
• Repainted to the highest quality (over €18,000)
• Everything thoroughly reassembled and adjusted, including restoration of window regulators and sealing of the underbody (over €16,000)
• Windscreen replaced (over €4,000)
• Radiator overhauled
• Brake system completely overhauled (just under €7,000)
• Transmission overhauled (just under €5,000)
• Engine, including fuel injection pump, completely overhauled (€13,000)
• Seats extensively restored – foam replaced, original leather retained with very attractive patina
• Heating system completely restored
• Stainless steel exhaust system installed
• Original carpets removed and thoroughly cleaned
• Brief assessment with a grade of 1- available
• Matching numbers
• Original soft top in good condition
• Original Becker tube radio, functional (somewhat quiet)
• Service records available, but not complete

General information about the vehicle

• Year of manufacture: 1964
• First registration: Switzerland, 05/1964
• Location: 65232 Taunusstein, Germany
• Number of previous owners: probably 3
• No accidents under current ownership
• Restored
• Registered
• H license plate
• TÜV until 11/2026
• Ready to drive

Model history

The Mercedes-Benz W 113, better known as the "Pagoda," appeared in 1963 as the successor to the 190 SL and positioned itself technically and visually between it and the 300 SL. The design, developed under the direction of Paul Bracq, set new standards with smooth surfaces, clean lines, and a functional appearance—a deliberate break with the rounded predecessor models. The characteristic hardtop with its retracted roof – the "pagoda shape" – became the feature that gave the car its name. The main sales market was the USA, where the so-called California Coupé with rear seats and no soft top compartment was also offered. The 230 SL combined sportiness with everyday comfort and ushered in a new SL era at Mercedes-Benz.

Facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: Green (color code 268)
• Interior: Cognac (leather 1505), extensively refurbished and reupholstered, seats and carpets with original and beautiful patina
• Original soft top in good condition
• Repainted: Yes, completely repainted to the highest quality

Engine and transmission:

• 2.3-liter inline six-cylinder with 150 hp (110 kW)
• Manual transmission
• Complete engine overhaul in 2020/2021, including fuel injection pump
• Transmission overhauled
• Last service: 11/2024

Mileage:

• Mileage: 82,874 km (read)
• Partially traceable and plausible
• Service records available, but not complete
• History and low usage by previous owner documented

Documentation:

• Vehicle documents
• Invoices from Schad
• Brief assessment (grade 1-)
• Service records
• Documented restoration costing over €160,000

Tires, brakes, bodywork & underbody:

• Tires: approx. 8 mm tread
• Brakes: very good condition, overhauled
• Bodywork: very good condition, extensively restored and repainted
• Underbody: very good condition, completely restored and sealed
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle

Known defects:

• Small dent on the rear left bumper (inherited from the previous owner)
• Otherwise, no defects are known – this is a very elaborately restored vehicle
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle

Summary:

For sale is an extremely high-quality restored Mercedes-Benz 230 SL W113 ("Pagoda") in green with original cognac-colored interior. The car was first delivered in Switzerland in 1964 and has been owned by its current owner in Germany since 2012. The bodywork has been meticulously restored and the engine completely overhauled – the work was carried out and documented by the renowned company Schad Oldtimerrestauration. Over €160,000 has been invested in the restoration. A recent brief assessment certifies the vehicle's condition as 1-. The SL is ready to drive, registered, TÜV-approved until the end of 2026, and has an H license plate – a particularly authentic Pagoda that is both collectible and ready for use.