€83,500

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1965 Mercedes Benz 230SL (W113) 'Pagoda' Convertible 2.3L I6

Highlights

Originally delivered in Europe and registered in the Netherlands since 1990
Matching numbers car
Equipped with both hardtop and collapsible soft-top
Original car that has reportedly never been welded
Retains factory features like the Becker Grand Prix radio
Only 60,013 kms from new
Very good example of these sought-after cars

The Appeal

Mercedes-Benz’ W113 sports car blended the style and performance of the 300SL and 190SL into a car that kick-started a lineage of convertibles that continues to this day.

Here we have a particularly lovely example, finished in white with well kept tan leather cabin. Desirable features include the 2.3L straight six engine, a manual gearbox and factory details like the original Becker Grand Prix radio. A factory hard top in black is included.

We are told that the car has never been welded and retains its matching numbers engine.

This car is what collectors are looking for: an original, European-specification car that is in great. A close inspection of the photos verifies this. It has resided in the Netherlands since 1990 and retains its Dutch registration paperwork.

The History and Paperwork

Registered 30th June 1965
Dutch registration since April 1990
Matching numbers confirmed
Dutch license plate
Factory handbook
2 keys

The Condition

Cream white paint presents well as shown in photos
Bodywork looks well kept with good panel fit and no accident damage reported
Smart chromework to bumpers, trim and wheels
Steel wheels with body colour chrome hub caps in good order
Folding black fabric roof in good condition with clear screen as shown
Black factory hard top is similarly well kept and fully functional
European specification car with correct headlights in working order
Original tan leather interior in very good condition as shown
Features a full spare wheel and original Becker Grand Prix radio
Supplied with wind break as shown
We are told that the underside has never been welded
Vinyl boot mat with spare wheel cover as shown

Features:

Bucket seats
Chromed exhaust tip(s)
Chromed front bumper
Chromed grille
Chromed mirrors
Chromed rear bumper
Removable hardtop
Full spare wheel
Leather furnishing
Leather seats
Power brakes
Radio
Collapsible soft top
Tachometer
Trip odometer

Finished in the fetching combination of white over tan, this pretty Pagoda is in very good order. The quality of the condition is evident from the photographs with good panel fit, quality paint finish and a well presented underside.

Inside the theme continues with a well kept interior exhibiting all the exquisite details for which these cars are renowned, such as the extensive wood veneers and even an original factory Becker Grand Prix radio.

The Mechanics

2,306cc 150bhp straight six engine reported to be matching numbers
4spd manual gearbox
Vendor reports that the car starts immediately, shifts smoothly, and idles nicely
Regular technical inspections and is reported to be in good mechanical health

The mechanical specification of this car hits the spot: it has the 2.3L straight six, which blends decent performance with better economy than the larger-engined cars. These cars have a sporting character so the four speed manual will be a pleasing find for enthusiasts. We understand that this car is a matching numbers model.

The car has been regularly maintained and treated to frequent technical inspections. It is reported to be in good mechanical health and operates correctly with no issues reported.

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Vehicle specification

Year 1965
Make Mercedes
Model SL Class
Colour White
Odometer 60,013 Kilometres
Engine size 2306

Listing Details

Seller type Trade
Town Schiedam
Location International
Country Netherlands

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