1968 Mercedes-Benz 250 SL Pagoda
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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