Details
This 1967 Mercedes-Benz 230SL is powered by a 2.3L inline six-cylinder engine and backed by a five-speed manual transmission that delivers power to the rear wheels. Often referred to as the “Pagoda” because of its removable hard top, this 230SL has been restored in a dark green color with a soft black retractable top and beige leather interior to its original condition by a previous owner and features an axle ratio of 1:4.08, along with amenities such as adjustable reclining seats, a padded dash, and a map light. The car has a replacement speedometer, and the current odometer reads 32,399 miles, but the total mileage on the vehicle is unknown. The owner has extensive service records, documentation of the restoration as well as a certificate from Mercedes-Benz. It is located in Florida.
This Mercedes, in addition to being well documented, has been photographed by a third party and inspected. The car is in good condition and shows only minor chips in the paint located on the passenger’s door and trunk. The restored leather seats show only minor wear, and the carpets remain in good condition. The removable hard top does have a minor dent on the top. The car is said to run and drive as designed by the factory. A video of the car running is available. Provided with the sale of the car is a certificate from Mercedes certifying the options the car was initially built with; the certificate can be viewed in the photos. Also included are the tool kit, owner’s manual, and extensive service records.
This Mercedes is being sold through a CLASSIC.COM Pro and is located in Doral, Florida.
About the model
The Mercedes-Benz 230SL was the first variant of the W113 SL-Class to be introduced. Debuting in 1963, the 230 SL featured a 2.3L inline-six engine that produced 148hp, which it sent to the rear wheels via manual and automatic transmission options. These cars received the "pagoda" nickname due to their unique detachable hardtop. This name carried on to its successors, the 250SL and 280SL. Production of the 230SL lasted until 1967, with an estimated 19,831 examples built.
Features and Specs
32,399 miles (Total mileage is unknown)
2.3L I6 engine (fuel injected)
5-speed manual transmission
Axle ratio 1:4.08
Adjustable reclining seats
Padded dash
Map light
Locking glove box
Electric clock
Known Modifications
None
Service History
The car has received a restoration in the late 1990s commissioned by a previous owner
Photos of the restoration and documents are included in the sale
Work performed by Precision Autowerks in NJ
Ownership History
2008, the current owner purchased the car from a dealer in NY
Known issues
Odometer has been replaced
The speedometer was exchanged in the 1980s
It appears to have been returned to the Euro-spec speedometer in kilometers per hour
Minor dent on the roof
The passenger door/trunk has minor paint chips
Light wear on the seats
Due Diligence
Third-party photos 8/28/2023
Third-party inspection 8/18/2023
Included in the sale
Extensive records dating back to the 1990s
Certificate and build sheet from Mercedes-Benz
Tool kit
Owner’s manual
One set of keys
