£45,000 - £50,000
1966 Mercedes-Benz 230SL Pagoda (W113) - Manual
United Kingdom • 9 Nov 2025 • Lot 880
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a US spec, left-hand drive 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Pagoda that has undergone a full refurbishment by Ed Watson & Co. The car features a respray in its original Papyrus White, a black leatherette interior, and benefits from a full engine service.
Condition
8
Full refurbishment by specialist restorer.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
11304210013078
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
PUB 480D
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
THIS LOT IS AWAITING VENDOR APPROVAL AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
The second generation of Mercedes’ SL-Series, the W113, began with the 230 of 1963.
Designed by Paul Bracq and sketched by Freiderich Geiger, it offered elegant simplicity within its compact proportions
Powered by a 2,306cc straight-six engine offering 150bhp and 145lb/ft of torque mated to a 4-speed manual gearbox
Imported by our vendor in 2021, this is a US spec, ex-California, left-hand drive, W113 Pagoda originally finished in Papyrus White with a contrasting black hardtop and smart black leatherette interior
Our vendor's intention was just to hone its appearance and driving characteristics but he got a little carried away and it became a full refurbishment with a substantial investment
The project was taken on by specialist restorer Ed Watson & Co of Atherstone and the work included a professional respray in its original colours and a full cosmetic refurbishment including all the relevant clips, brackets, seals, f...
Points of note
£15,063
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£47,212
Median Price (Since 2020)
£188,811
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jul 24 2023
Latest MOT Mileage
2,728 miles
Registration Date
1966-01-01
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 25 2022 with 2,728 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jul 01 2021 with 2,645 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Minor:
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))
Failed
On May 05 2021 with 2,645 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Major:
- Headlamp aim too far to the right nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
- Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Minor:
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))
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