1964 Mercedes-Benz W113 230SL ‘Pagoda’
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Highlights
- Well kept, matching numbers 230SL with relaxing auto box
- Smart factory Dark Green over Cognac colour scheme
- Regular specialist maintenance in recent years
- Usefully MOT’d to May 2025
- Well documented and photographed history
The Appeal
The essential rightness of the W113 is obvious. Its mix of handsome styling, decent performance and very relaxing, comfortable conveyance remains at the heart of modern SL models.
These are very rugged and usable cars and good examples understandably in demand. This pretty Dark Green over Cognac 230SL has the right colour combination and provenance to stand out. The colour scheme is factory correct and it presents at a high level - just look at the quality woven carpet to get an idea of the quality.
The car began life in Germany, then spent 15 years in Italy before arriving in the UK in 2014. The vendor has owned it since 2015, using it sparingly but regularly maintaining it via specialists like PKF Engineering and Roger Edwards. The result is a car in very good mechanical and cosmetic order. The seller describes it as usable but perhaps that underplays the standard.
Independent verification of the condition is provided by a useful MOT, which runs to May 2025. Fitted with a beige soft top and matching hard top, this is a very tidy example of a sought-after classic.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1964
- Original German factory documentation
- Original German and Italian registration documents
- Sold new in Wuppertal, Germany
- Exported to Italy in 1999
- Imported to the UK in January 2014
- Acquired by the seller in June 2015
- One previous UK keeper
- Maintained by specialists Roger Edwards and PKF Engineering
- Various invoices in history file from current keeper’s tenure
- Old MOTs included
- Older photographs of the car
- Regularly serviced and checked during seller’s tenure
- Most recently serviced at 98,448 miles in 2022
- Has covered less than 450 miles since that work
- Invoices totalling £4,650 since 2014 according to seller
- V5C in seller’s name
- Registered as a Historic Vehicle so MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt
- Current MOT runs to 28th May 2025 with 98,874 miles showing
- Minor advisories to note on current MOT
- We are told the car is a matching numbers, factory correct car
The Condition
- Factory correct Dark Green (268) in good and usable condition
- Paintwork is well kept with only minor stone chips and marks to note
- Matching hard top in same colour in good interior and exterior condition
- Bodywork presents well with straight panels, good panel fit
- Sills and arches are well kept with no notable corrosion
- Exterior chromework in very good order with straight bumpers and bright finish
- Due to the age of the car buyers should anticipate some deterioration and aging
- Steel wheels with matching spare and chromed, body colour hub caps all round
- Quality Hankook tyres in good condition showing plenty of tread
- Beige roof in good condition with clear screen and good, apparently watertight fit
- Attractive Cognac Brown leather interior (code 216) with high quality woven carpets
- Cabin is well kept and unmodified including fillet of body colour trim to dashboard
- Interior appears to be an older restoration so some light marks are visible
- Cabin fittings including switchgear, dials and veneers are in good order
- No structural advisories on current MOT
Dark Green over Cognac is a rare yet very attractive colour scheme for the W113, as this car demonstrates. It has clearly been looked after and kept usefully factory original, right down to the period radio fitted inside.
The exterior is well kept with straight panelwork showing good fit, bright chromework and good paintwork showing consistent colour across the car. Inside the story continues with few signs of age or wear and complete, well kept fittings.
Alongside the beige fabric roof - which operates and presents well - there is a factory hard top in matching Dark Green. This is in good order inside and out.
The Mechanics
- 2,308cc straight six engine
- 4spd automatic gearbox
- Serviced 500 miles ago by specialist
- Recent engine tune and general health check by specialist
- No reported running or driving issues
- Minor mechanical advisories on current MOT
This matching numbers W113 is fitted with the popular 2.3litre M127 straight six engine. Its blend of economy and performance is well matched to the 4spd automatic gearbox, delivering a relaxing car suitable for relaxing long-distance travel.
The long-term current keeper has ensured it is regularly maintained despite very sparing use. This work has been undertaken by well-regarded specialists and totals nearly £5,000 invested since 2014. The car arrives with the buyer in very good order with no known issues and a long MOT.
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Auction Details
- Year 1964
- Make Mercedes
- Model SL Class
- Colour Green
- Mileage 98,866 Kilometres
- Engine size 2308
- Seller Type Trade
- Town Horam
- County Sussex
- Country United Kingdom
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- ric@mas•••• £20,000 01/07/24
- roy-orr £15,000 01/07/24
- SiR £11,000 01/07/24
- ric@mas•••• £10,000 01/07/24
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