1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Pagoda
Chassis No. 113043 10 003071
Engine No. 129982-10-001622
Body No. 2777
A Highly Original & Well-Preserved 250SL Pagoda
3-Owners from New - Documented Ownership History
Includes Mercedes-Benz DataCard & Original Data Plate
Visible Spot Welds, Decals, Tags, Matching Date-Coded Wheels & Body
Number Stampings
Benefiting from a 2020 Inspection, Service, & Detailing
Complete with Original Books / Manual, Tool Roll, Spare Tire
Assembly, Wheel Chock, Jack, Hard top stand & Emergency
Accessories.
Rarest Model of the W113 Pagoda Series - Approximately 5,000 built
with only 1,750 imported to the US.
It's said that just over 5,000 examples of the 250 SL were
originally produced, with only about 1,750 imported to the US. The
250 retained the stiffer suspension and sportier feel of the early
SLs, but provided improved agility, engine and 4-wheel disc
brakes.
113043 10 003071 was completed in July of 1967, wearing a Light
Beige body and hardtop with Cream upholstery and a brown soft top.
The Pagoda was sold new through Mercedes Benz of Hollywood,
California on September 19, 1967 to local resident Rosa (Sipilesko)
Tunberg, wife of Hollywood screenwriter and producer Karl Tunberg.
The original M-B Data Plate and associated owner manuals document
early ownership, as well as California registration cards from
1968-1978, when the 250 was sold to Dennis Rasmussen, who would
take the car with him to Madison, Wisconsin. The vehicle remained
in Rasmussen's care until 1992. The third owner was Daniel Korth,
also from Madison, Wisconsin. Mr. Korth would care for this
wonderful Pagoda for nearly 30 years before we acquired it.
Displaying an older exterior repaint in correct Beige, this
particular car appears highly original and thoughtfully preserved
throughout the vehicle. We believe the cabin retains its original
upholstery, carpeting, mats, wood, headliner and trim - pairing
well to all original glass and likely original exterior lenses and
trim. A period Blaupunkt radio is fitted as are later speakers,
mounted in the lower kicker panels. The original, uncut panels do
accompany. Rubber molded-in binding on the carpet around the shift
mechanism confirm factory originality. ALL five 7/67 date coded
wheels received 195/75R14 Maxxis white wall tires in Spring 2020 -
which coincidingly date to the 7/7/1967 stamped brake booster.
Several key original features to note on this particular Pagoda
include: production number "352" markings on the back of the seat
panels. Body number "2777" and "777" stamped on the bonnet lid,
boot box lid, hard top base and transmission support. Factory
under-hood "paint runs" on the bonnet and trunk lids. Spot welds
along both front fenders, across the nose and throughout the
luggage compartment. Original paint throughout the engine bay and
trunk, as well as factory underside and wheel well undercoating
over all solid metal. Expansion tank pedestal tack welds and "bare
metal" ground circles in the engine bay - in addition to correct
auxiliary components.
The pagoda's trunk contains lid decals, original grey mats and
spare tire cover, along with a tool kit, jack, tire iron and wheel
chock.
A recent 2020 inspection and scheduled service addressed new
shifter bushings, and linkage, subframe bushings, battery, ignition
components, filters and fluids. All lights and safety equipment are
in proper working order. The Pagoda drives, handles and performs
well both in city and freeway conditions, offering the best of
German engineering coupled with the glamour of 1960s motoring. In
addition to the aforementioned Mercedes-Benz DataCard and Date
Plate, 3071 is complete with original matching manuals in their
proper vinyl pouch, original key sets and various historical items
to the car. This 250 SL is a fantastic representation of an iconic,
well-rounded and highly usable design with exceptional originality
and thoughtful preservation from limited ownership.
Engine compression as follows:
1. 160 PSI
2. 160 PSI
3. 160 PSI
4. 160 PSI
5. 160 PSI
6. 160 PSI
Mercedes-Benz DataCard Translation:
Exterior Color Code: 181 - Light Beige
Hardtop: 268 - Light Beige
Soft Top 737 - Brown
Interior Color Code: 124 - Cream MBTex Vinyl
Option Codes:
401 SINGLE SEATS
416 HARD TOP MOUNTED
422 POWER STEERING
461 INSTRUMENTS WITH MILAGE READING IN ENGLISH
499 USA VERSION
524 PAINT COAT PRESERVATION
533 INTERFERENNCE SUPPRESSION FOR RADIO
565 REAR JUMP SEAT
598 TINTED GLASS, WRAP-AROUND, DARKER ON TOP
641 WHITE-WALL TIRES
669 SHIPPING PROTECTION
For Only $72,500.00
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