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1968 Mercedes-Benz 250 SL Pagoda

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  • Last bidTag$44,000
  • Ended
    Mon, Dec 16, 2024
    8:26 pm UTC
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  • LocationPin outlineMarietta, Georgia

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Chassis/VIN113.043-12-004402
Mileage indicated44,115 Miles TMU
Engine2.8-liter Inline-Six
TransmissionAutomatic
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Description

The Geneva Motor Show in March 1963 marked the debut of the Type 230 SL, a significant sports car from Daimler-Benz designed to replace the popular 190 SL and legendary 300 SL. This new model faced the challenge of uniting two distinct design philosophies while maintaining a common identity. The 230 SL, internally designated W113, emerged as a versatile two-seater GT, blending performance with comfort and safety.

Along with stylist Paul Bracq’s elegant and iconic design, it was the first sports car featuring a safety body, incorporating a rigid passenger cell and deformation zones at the front and rear, based on Béla Barényi’s innovative principles. The optional, distinctive removable hard top, with its concave shape, not only added an avantgarde aesthetic but also enhanced the car's structural integrity and visibility while earning it the “pagoda” nickname.

In 1967, the 250 SL succeeded the 230 SL, maintaining the iconic exterior with a 200cc increase in displacement. But this 250 SL has been enhanced with the powerful 2.8-liter engine of a later 280 SL that delivers an additional 20 hp. Comfortable and classically stylish, this is a true “special-occasion” sports car and one of life’s finest automotive experiences.

Highlights

  • Enhanced by a mechanically fuel-injected 2.8-liter “M130” 170 horsepower inline six-cylinder engine

  • Four-speed automatic transmission

  • Finished in Signal Red (originally Tunis Beige Metallic Clearcoat) over a Bamboo MB-Tex interior

  • Black “pagoda” hardtop

  • Aftermarket Alpine stereo and McIntosh speakers

  • Michelin MXV 185R14 30H tires (dated December 2023)

  • Optioned with:

    • 426 – Automatic Transmission

    • 462 – Rear fog lamp

    • 491 – US version

    • 503 – Outside rearview mirror, left

    • 426 – Tunis Beige Metallic Clearcoat paint

Features

  • Custom carpet liner in trunk

  • Full instrumentation

  • Padded instrument panel

  • Electric windshield washers, two-speed wiper system

  • Dome light with door switch

  • Map lamp and hand switch

  • Two super-tone horns

  • Foot dimmer switch

  • Steering wheel / ignition lock

  • Lockable glove box

  • Lockable fuel tank

  • Day night rearview mirror

  • Padded sun visors with passenger side vanity mirror

  • Padded door armrests

  • Cigar lighter

  • Twin-circuit disc brakes, front and rear

  • Coil-spring suspension with anti-roll bar

  • 12 cu-ft illuminated trunk

Known Imperfections

  • This 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250 SL was recently restored and is said to be free from any substantial imperfections

Included

  • Full size spare tire and leather cover

  • Set of books

  • Tool roll

Ownership History

Recent restoration was performed by Jeffs Auto Restoration and overseen by Richard Jenkins.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.

Contact: Jakob Greisen Phone: 415.480.9028 email: jgreisen@hagerty.com

Bids

12/16/24 at 8:24 PM

$44,000

12/16/24 at 8:22 PM

$43,000

12/16/24 at 8:21 PM

$42,500

12/16/24 at 8:20 PM

$42,000

12/16/24 at 8:20 PM

$41,500

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Auction Sold
Reserve not met
  • Last bidTag$44,000
  • Ended
    Mon, Dec 16, 2024
    8:26 pm UTC
  • BidsUser20
  • ViewsEye outline10,938
  • LocationPin outlineMarietta, Georgia

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