1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL

Description

Penned by renowned Mercedes styling department head, Paul Bracq, the Mercedes-Benz 230 SL, part of the “W113” series, is a two-seat roadster produced from 1963 to 1971. Bracq, along with Friedrich Geiger who designed the famed 300 SL and 540 K, played key roles in shaping the iconic look of the W113 series. The “Pagoda” gained its nickname from the unique shape of its removable hardtop, which resembles the shape of a Japanese pagoda. Their combined efforts resulted in the distinctive and timeless design of the Pagoda, characterized by its clean lines, elegant curves, and, of course, the unique concave shape of the removable hardtop.  

The Mercedes-Benz 230 SL is equipped with the “M127” 2.3-liter inline-six-cylinder engine featuring Bosch mechanical fuel injection, factory rated at 148 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque. The compliant suspension and resulting smooth ride are indicative of the focus on comfort and luxury. This award-winning 230 SL is a true “special occasion” sports car and one of life’s finest automotive experiences, or as Britain’s Motor Sport magazine stated in 1965, “It is the manner in which the 230 SL runs, its impeccable finish and comprehensive specification, as much as the performance, that makes this a supreme sporting car for the discerning…” 

Highlights 

• Award-winning 230 SL “Pagoda” 

• Upgraded with a 2.8-liter “M130” inline-six

• Four-speed floor-shift automatic transmission   

• Finished in White Gray (158) over a Caviare MB-Tex (116) interior 

• Matching White Gray hardtop 

• Factory options include: 

  • 401 – Single seats 

  • 415 – Hardtop (less roadster top) 

  • 426 – Mercedes-Benz power steering and automatic transmission with floor shift

  • 431 – Safety belts, front 

  • 511 – Becker radio set 'Mexico' LMKU 

Features 

• BORLA stainless steel exhaust system 

• 14-inch steel wheels and color-keyed hubcaps 

• Metric gauges  

• Full-size spare tire and cover 

• This 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL has earned numerous awards including: 

  • Newport Fashion Island Show Car 

  • Won “10 Best out of 150 Convertible” at Queen Mary 

  • Huntington Beach Concourse, 2nd Place Award 

  • Other Concourse Awards 

Known Imperfections 

• This 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL is presented as a finely restored example and is said to be free from any substantial imperfections. 

Included 

• Car cover 

• Key-less remote door lock 

• Letter from Daimler-Chrysler, Germany, verifying original car build and options as well as shipment to first owner 

• Matching White Gray hardtop 

 Ownership History 

This 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL was completed on 9 August 1966 and delivered to the manufacturer’s Cologne branch before it was imported to the United States. It shows 3,755km (about 2,333 miles) though actual mileage is unknown.