1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SL with 2 TopsPresented here is this 1968
Mercedes-Benz 250SL with 2 Tops, finished in its factory White
"Weiss" (Code 050) over a Cognac interior. This example has been
under long-term ownership and is equipped with both the removable
factory hardtop and convertible soft top. Highlights:-
Long-Term Ownership- Factory Color: White "Weiss" (Code: 050)-
Interior Color: Cognac- Numbers-Matching Hood- M129 2.5L Inline-6
Engine- Automatic Transmission- Bosch Mechanical Fuel Injection-
Power-Assisted Four-Wheel Discs- Removable Hardtop- Convertible
Soft Top- Spot Welds and Fender Notches- Chrome Accents- Classic
VDO Instrumentation- Becker Grand Prix Radio- 14-Inch Steel Wheels-
Manufacturer's Literature Included- Tool Roll and Spare Tire
IncludedUnder the hood is the M129 2.5-liter inline-six paired with
an automatic transmission. Additional equipment includes power
steering, power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes, Bosch mechanical
fuel injection, and twin exhaust finishers. The exterior features
chrome trim, 14-inch steel wheels with Mercedes-Benz hubcaps, and
Michelin thin whitewall tires. The trunk contains a tool roll and a
full-size spare tire.Inside, the Cognac cabin features low-back
bucket seats, a two-spoke steering wheel with horn ring, center
console, map pockets, and an analog clock. A Becker Grand Prix
radio is fitted in the dashboard, while classic VDO instrumentation
includes a 140-mph speedometer, 7,000-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary
gauges.The 250SL was part of Mercedes-Benz's W113 SL series,
commonly known as the "Pagoda" due to the distinctive concave shape
of its removable hardtop. The W113 was also among the first
production cars to incorporate Mercedes-Benz's patented safety body
structure, reflecting the company's continued focus on occupant
protection during this period.This Mercedes-Benz 250SL has recently
come out of long-term storage and is currently offered as a
non-running project car. With its long-term ownership history,
two-top configuration, M129 inline-six, and classic W113 styling,
it provides a solid foundation for further evaluation and
recommissioning. For $22,750
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