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1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL 'Pagoda' California Coupe (W113)
Highlights
- Award-winning example of the legendary MB 'Pagoda'
- Lesser-spotted California Coupe
- UK RHD car
- Believed to have covered only 41,428 miles
- Only 3 previous keepers
- Impressive paperwork file
The Appeal
It's hard to argue that during the 60s and 70s, Mercedes-Benz were among the foremost car manufacturers in the world. Top-notch build quality, impressive performance and iconic design made this generation of vehicles true 'thinking men's motors' - and were consistently praised throughout their tenure.
Perhaps the prettiest of them was the W113 'Pagoda' - which took on the exemplary styling from the past couple of Mercedes-Benz motors with the addition of a handsome concave hard top and fishbowl lights. It didn't end there, though - the W113 gained a reputation for being one of the safest cars of its era, and offered perky six-pot performance to boot.
Of the Pagodas, the 'California Coupe' was one of the most desirable. Supplied with only a removable hard-top, the removal of the soft-top mechanism meant that the car could facilitate a rear bench seat, without disrupting the car's beautiful lines. These are hard to come by, and highly clamoured for, let alone in UK, RHD spec like this car.
This fine example of the car was a Concours prospect for the Mercedes-Benz club back in 2011, and still looks in fine fettle. The attractive cream livery and red cabin still offer a very attractive prospect for the lucky buyer. The vendor reports that the car's very low odometer reading is accurate.
Perhaps the prettiest of them was the W113 'Pagoda' - which took on the exemplary styling from the past couple of Mercedes-Benz motors with the addition of a handsome concave hard top and fishbowl lights. It didn't end there, though - the W113 gained a reputation for being one of the safest cars of its era, and offered perky six-pot performance to boot.
Of the Pagodas, the 'California Coupe' was one of the most desirable. Supplied with only a removable hard-top, the removal of the soft-top mechanism meant that the car could facilitate a rear bench seat, without disrupting the car's beautiful lines. These are hard to come by, and highly clamoured for, let alone in UK, RHD spec like this car.
This fine example of the car was a Concours prospect for the Mercedes-Benz club back in 2011, and still looks in fine fettle. The attractive cream livery and red cabin still offer a very attractive prospect for the lucky buyer. The vendor reports that the car's very low odometer reading is accurate.
The History and Paperwork
- Built in 1967
- The DVLA record 3 previous keepers
- In current ownership since 2011
- Currently indicates 41,428 miles on a five-figure odometer
- The vendor reports that this likely to be a genuine reading
- MOT exempt
- Complete with:
- Original handbooks and manuals
- Service record book with multiple stamps
- A collection of MOT certificates
- Entrant plate for the Mercedes-Benz club's National Concours Competition 2011
- A collection of tax discs
- Plenty of invoices
- Original Mercedes-Benz manufacturer card
The Condition
- Beautiful lines with concave hard top and subtle, curvy styling
- Rare California coupe with no soft-top mechanism and a rear bench seat
- Cream livery carries only light signs of use
- Chromework carries some patina - though still contrasts beautifully
- No sign of any dents or dings
- Original colour-matched wheels
- Underside is largely in good order, with only gentle signs of corrosion
- Interior is trimmed in an impressive red vinyl
- No sign of any rips or tears
- Rear bench seat in good order
- Dashboard is in good order with all instruments clear and legible
- Period radio is still in place, with a Philips cassette player fitted below the dashboard
- Carpets in good order
- Some light discolouration and wear to the headlining
The Mechanic
- Powered by a 2.5L (2,496 cc) M129.II six-cylinder engine
- Automatic transmission
- Engine bay looks in good order
- We've no reports of any mechanical issues
- Everything looks to be in fine, eminently usable condition
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