Vehicle Description
CPR is proud to offer this extremely rare 1967 250SL, factory 5
speed transmission Mercedes-Benz. This particular Pagoda was
delivered new to Italy and finished in Anthracite Grey (DB172) over
Black MB-tex (116). In the late 1970s to early 1980s it found it's
way to rural southern California where it ended up sitting, along
with a large car collection, in a converted giant industrial
chicken coop, unmolested for the better of the next three decades.
In 2009 Cyril Mischler, one of CPR's partners, discovered and
subsequently purchased the car from its California owner. Mischler
brought it back to his home state of Arizona to undertake a
complete, frame-off restoration. Mischler notes that thanks to a
lifetime of very favorable, dry climate in both Italy and southern
California this particular example was extraordinarily well
preserved with absolutely no rust damage to deplore. A perfect
candidate for a high level restoration. A true barn find!
Famed 300SL Gullwing restorer Jared King from Transcendental
Finishes in Prescott, AZ was commissioned to head the full
restoration project. King himself performed the minimal repair the
body needed and after a bare metal restoration re-sprayed the
Pagoda in its original Anthracite Grey color (DB172). The interior
was upgraded to the correct light red (1088) Mercedes Benz German
leather and carpet. Metric Motors of Canoga Park, CA performed a
complete motor overhaul. The rest of the mechanical components were
either restored or replaced with Mercedes-Benz original parts.
After a three year restoration performed by the best in the
business the end result is a truly spectacular 250SL in a
stunningly beautiful color combination.
Adding to lifelong fortunate climate conditions and an exceptional
level of restoration, the rarity of the factory ZF 5 speed
transmission makes this pagoda a true gem. As a reminder about
49,000 pagodas were produced from 1963-1971 but only a mind
boggling 886 units were factory fitted with the extremely desirable
5 speed ZF S5-20 gearbox. Because most of these wonderful cars were
delivered to harsh climate parts of Europe most succumbed to rust
and decay. To find a good candidate for restoration is nearly
impossible. A well preserved and well restored factory 5 speed
pagoda is without a doubt the holy grail of the pagoda collecting
world. Pagodas of that rarity and stunning condition are ever more
difficult to come by and the opportunity to own a true ZF 5 speed
pagoda of such high quality is truly exceptional.
Super rare factory and number matching, 5 speed ZF S5-20
transmission.
Stunning color combination.
Equipped with a Bud's Benz A/C system with a correct Kuhlmeister
under-dash vent.
European (Italy) market model (attractive headlights, bumpers,
metric gauges, no side markers).
Complete engine rebuilt by Metric Motors of Canoga Park, CA.
Body work by Jared King of Transcendental Finishes of Prescott,
AZ.
Both hard and soft tops.
Becker Europa slim face radio restored by Emil Besier.
Retains all its original factory engine bay spot welds and factory
headlight notches.
This magnificent 250SL ZF was first offered by CPR Classic shortly
after completion in 2017. It has spent the last several years
living with a longtime collector client of CPR. The car presents
today in the exact condition it was completed in and has been fully
serviced and prepared for the next owner. If you are in the market
for an SL Pagoda with outstanding history that is fitted with the
exceptionally rare ZF 5-Speed gearbox, this is the car.
