Highlights

Complete ground-up restoration by Hightone Restorations in 2019/20
Professionally upgraded with a 280SL engine producing 180hp
Left-hand drive, imported from Monaco
New interior with cream and red leather
Stored in a heated garage as part of a private collection

The Appeal

Oft-heralded as one of the best - and certainly prettiest - cars that Mercedes-Benz ever built, the W113 'Pagoda' continues to really stir something in enthusiasts. Subtley curvy, sublimely charismatic on the road and with rock-solid underpinnings, the Pagoda really brought Paul Bracq's magic to the masses and set up the next thirty years of Merecedes-Benz's market-leading success.

To this day, a good example not only attracts plenty of attention - it demands it. These cars hold a very commanding presence for their small stature, and you'll regularly see them attracting crowds at car shows, or cutting a very sophisticated edge on the modern road network.

This beautiful car was purchased in 2018 and imported from Monaco. Since arriving on British soil, it's been through a complete ground-up restoration in 2019/20, largely undertaken by Hightone Restorations, with tuning by the ever-well-reputed SL Shop.

We understand this has been to the tune of tens of thousands of pounds, and also included the fitting of a larger engine - the 280SL's M130 6-cylinder engine, providing some 168 hp. As a result it's running better-than-factory, and we understand has proven a very capable, reliable classic for the vendor. We've no doubt it's going to be a big hit at auction.

The History and Paperwork

Registered 1965
Purchased in 2018 and imported from Monaco
Underwent a complete restoration in 2019/20
Used regularly on sunny days including a family wedding, and stored as part of a private collection in a heated garage
No paperwork available

The Condition

Attractive white paintwork
Some light marks and paint chips commensurate with use
Solid underneath
Complete with colour-matched wheels
Hard top refurbished and resprayed but requires reassembly
Soft top in fair condition with light signs of wear
Red leather interior in excellent order
No sign of any rips or tears
All instruments are clear and legible
Carpets in sound order

The Mechanics

Upgraded with a 280SL engine
2.8-litre M130 6-cylinder unit, in place of the 2.3-litre M127
Four-speed manual transmission
Engine bay is in very good order
Extensively restored and rebuilt to a high standard
We're told that all major components were replaced or restored, including brakes, suspension, and fuel tank
The vendor notes that it's a very smooth runner

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