Two previous UK owners
Recent mechanical expenditure
Comprehensive service history

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 best lap time of 47.5 seconds and, i...