This 1964 Mercedes-Benz 230SL is finished in Light Ivory (670) over Cream Leather and powered by a 2.3-liter inline-six paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes a paint-matched removable Pagoda hardtop, folding tan soft top, 14″ steel wheels with painted hubcaps, a Becker Monza radio, locking glove box, and an analog clock. The car was acquired by the owner two years ago and has recently completed a full restoration at the owner’s shop with the help of a Mercedes-Benz Classic Center technician. New oil and filters have just been done in preparation for the sale. This W113 230SL now shows just over 17k kilometers (11k miles) TMU on the odometer and is being offered by the seller in Hungary with a spare tire, fire extinguisher, car cover, two original keys, and TÜV paperwork.
Finished from the factory in Light Ivory (670), the body was repainted in the original color by the current owner during the restoration process including the engine bay while the powerplant was removed. Exterior features include a removable body-color Pagoda hardtop which was also repainted, brand new folding soft top, driver and passenger-side mirrors and chrome-finished bumpers to match the window trim, door handles, and grille. The seller has included pictures of the brightwork showing in excellent condition and there is noted to be no rust on the car.
Body-color 14” steel wheels feature matching hubcaps with chrome beauty rings and are mounted with Coker Classic tires measuring 185R14. A full-size spare is found in the trunk along with a fire extinguisher. Braking is provided by two piston front brake calipers/rotors and drum brakes in the rear. This 230SL also is equipped with power-assisted steering.
The cabin features bucket seats upholstered in Cream Leather with a matching dashboard top, door panels, kick panels, and black carpets. Light Ivory body-colored trim adorns the front of the dashboard along with natural wood along the top. Amenities include a VDO analog clock, a Becker Monza Cassette head unit, a locking glove box, and wooden center storage tray. The windows are manually controlled and Cream sun visors are attached to the windshield bezel. Heat and fresh air is controlled by the colored plastic levers on the dashboard.
A white two-spoke steering wheel with a chrome horn ring frames VDO instrumentation including a tachometer with a 6,500-rpm redline, a 220-kph (140-mph) speedometer, and a centered combination gauge. The five-digit odometer shows just over 17k kilometers (11k miles) and true mileage is unknown. Small cracks are seen on the white steering wheel.
The 2.3-liter M127 inline-six features Bosch mechanical fuel injection and was factory rated at 148 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque. The car has reportedly undergone a complete restoration by the seller who owns a shop and was aided by a Mercedes-Benz Classic center technician. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a 4-speed manual transmission. Detailed engine bay photos are shown with proper sand blasted aluminum components and cadmium plating on throttle and injector hardware. Undersides are provided showing a rust free chassis.
This W113 230SL is located in Hungary and now offered by the seller with a spare tire, fire extinguisher, car cover, two original keys, and TÜV paperwork.
A cold start video has been provided by the seller below.
Early W113 SLs ooze early ‘60s fashion and class especially when they’re painted in buttery Light Ivory. 670 is an unusual color to see on a W113, but it is striking to see on this Pagoda body paired with a white cream interior. Most were painted in bolder, more traditional colors like red, green, and silver, so we’re utterly pleased that this car is done up in a soft, friendly color that matches the ‘60s aesthetic. The owner did a wonderful job restoring this car as the engine bay looks proper with a sorted interior which retains some original touches like the gauges, steering wheel, and the seats. The 4-speed manual transmission makes the M127 in-line six a bit more playful to accentuate the sporting nature of the car and with the guided hand of a Mercedes-Benz Classic Center technician this should be a buttoned up driver for the new owner to enjoy on the regular.
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Not being a W113 connaisseur a few things caught my eye. The aforementioned stagged headlights are one that catches anyone’s eyes, but the period incorrect radio and the misplaced type plate that is not at the correct position are possibly escaping a buyers eye. If you could explain that would help me deciding making a bid…$10,250 bid placed by @aelkeles
Looks very nice. I've never seen a pagoda with this headlight modification before. How difficult would it be to restore to original headlight arrangement?@Abel, Headlight on w113 are often cracked. With the current market, finding perfectly clean Euro Headlight is near impossible. However, you can still find OEM or aftermarket U.S headlight. I love picture #29 with the cat!Beautiful Pagoda with interestingly wrong headlights, the reason might have been to give it a more W111 ish appearance. I’m more a fan of original but this may not be a dealbreaker.Absolutely beautiful car, and what a great looking cat.$10,000 bid placed by @MBsavant
the additional cutout in the rear valance is probably from a rear fog light no longer presentIncredible condition. This is the most beautiful 230SL I’ve seen so far. GLWA@cicada_shell My English is not perfect, so I use Google Translate to help me phrase my replies clearly — not chatgpt. I’m only sharing what I know for certain: I bought the car several years ago exactly as it is today, then had it reconditioned. I have no information or documentation indicating the car ever had a dual exhaust. During my ownership, it has always been in the correct single-exhaust configuration I can’t speculate beyond that.@JobLinkSys Well the evidence is in the giant chunk cut out of the rear... did you just reply to my comment with ChatGPT?@cicada_shell Thank you for the knowledgeable observations. You’re absolutely right — this is an early soft top with the original chrome retaining strip, a feature that is rarely seen today and often lost during later soft-top replacements. The chassis number places production in mid-June 1964, which aligns well with the early details present on the car. The stacked 108/111 headlights are a period-correct European detail, commonly seen in Germany but rarely encountered on U.S. delivered cars. Regarding the metal relief below the rear bumper: the car has always been in a single-exhaust configuration, which is correct for the Mercedes-Benz 230SL. There is no documentation or evidence indicating that the car was ever fitted with a dual-exhaust system. The vehicle is currently and correctly equipped with the factory-style single exhaust.Very rare early soft top with the chrome strip. That's one of the only ones I've ever seen. Usually the strip is lost at some time or another when people redo their soft tops (nails into a piece of wood and I guess that gets torn up over time). Chassis # puts production in middle of June of '64. Interesting use of 108/111/etc. stacked headlights. I have seen that in old photos in Germany but never in the US. I guess that's a 'done thing' over there. I'm noticing some metal removed in the driver's side area below the rear bumper. Was this car fit with dual exhaust at some point in its life?Absolutely stunning!!!