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£40,040 (Est: £32,000 - £37,000)

1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Pagoda

United Kingdom • 12 Sept 2026 • Lot 202

Vehicle Details

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This 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Pagoda, originally from the US and now UK registered, boasts a desirable deep blue exterior with a tan leather interior and automatic transmission. It has been cherished by its previous owners and recently undergone mechanical upkeep, making it a usable classic with rising market values.

Condition

8

The car is described as beautiful, retaining signature elegance, and wonderfully usable. It has been stored in a humidity-controlled environment and maintained by respected specialists, with recent mechanical expenditure. While not explicitly stating 'pristine', the description strongly suggests excellent, well-maintained condition with minimal imperfections.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

A11304212016395

Odometer:

50,060 miles

Reg Number:

TGC 476E

RHD/LHD:

LHD

Year: 1966 Make: Mercedes-Benz Model: 230 SL Pagoda Registration: TGC 476E Chassis No: A11304212016395 Odometer: 50,060 The Mercedes-Benz W113 ‘Pagoda’ SL, introduced in 1963, quickly established itself as one of the marque’s most elegant and usable sports cars.

Styled by Paul Bracq and named for its distinctive concave hardtop, it combined refined road manners with understated performance, making it a favourite among discerning drivers and remaining one of the most recognisable classics of its era.

All models feature an inline six-cylinder engine with multi-port fuel injection using a mechanical pump system adapted from the diesel engine.

All are rear-wheel drive and are also equipped with independent rear suspension, a feature that greatly improved road handling.

Mercedes-Benz Chief Engineer Rudolf Uhlenhaut, who was as competent behind the wheel as most racing drivers, demonstrated the capabilities of the 230 SL on a tight short racetrack near Montreux in 1963 where he put up a ...