LOT 146
1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Convertible Chassis no. 113.043-10-001654 Engine no. 129.982-10-000890
Sold for US$134,400 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 146
Extremely rare removable hardtop with sunroof
1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Convertible
1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Convertible
1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Convertible
Chassis no. 113.043-10-001654
Engine no. 129.982-10-000890
Chassis no. 113.043-10-001654
Engine no. 129.982-10-000890
2,496cc SOHC Aluminum Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Bosch Mechanical Fuel Injection
150bhp at 5,600rpm
Four-Speed Manual Transmission
Independent Front Suspension, Rear Swing Axle
Four-wheel Servo-Assisted Disc Brakes
*Beautifully presented in light metallic green over tan trim
*Updated hardtop with rare Webasto sliding sunroof
*Highly detailed, photo-documented restoration
*Equipped with 4-speed manual, Becker radio & fitted luggage
*Retains numbers-matching original engine
*A striking Pagoda SL for tours, events, and shows
THE 250SL 'PAGODA'
The stylish Mercedes-Benz W113 debuted at the 1963 Geneva Motor Show, replacing both the exotic 300SL and entry-level 190SL with one medium-priced two-seat sports car. The touring-focused W113 SL was a huge success, with 48,912 sold in 9 years, and is now considered a true masterpiece of design and engineering. Legendary Mercedes Chief Engineer Rudolf Uhlenhaut and Technical Director Fritz Nallinger developed the chassis, while designers Paul Bracq and Bela Barenyi styled the car under the direction of Friedrich Geiger. A highlight of the elegantly trim body was Berenyi's patented concave hardtop, which earned it the "Pagoda" moniker. Like the best designs, the W113 has proven timeless in its appeal.
Underpinning the body was a chassis based on the W111 sedan. With independent front suspension, patented low-pivot swing-axle rear suspension and powerful disc brakes, the SL is remarkably sure-footed and effortless to drive. The aluminum hood, trunk lid, doors and tonneau cover keep weight down to 2900 lbs., so the W113 is quite svelte for a luxury Grand Tourer. The virtually indestructible fuel-injected SOHC Inline-6 was decades ahead of the competition. The 250SL, built only from December 1966 to January 1968, makes 150bhp from 2496cc with significantly improved performance thanks to more torque and a wider powerband.
THE CAR OFFERED
The 250SL hits the sweet spot in the W113 range, thanks to its clean looks, and punchy performance. This superb 1967 example will undoubtedly satisfy enthusiasts with its particularly fetching color scheme of light metallic green over tan upholstery. It benefits from a high-quality, well-detailed restoration and is desirably equipped with the 4-speed manual gearbox. It has been updated with a Webasto sliding sunroof in the hardtop, an extremely rare dealer-installed option from the period. Other niceties for long-distance touring include a Becker Grand Prix 'LMKU' radio and a 3-piece custom-made fitted luggage set.
Recently out of a comprehensive restoration, it is crisp and well detailed with authentic details, decals, finishes and fittings found inside and out. The accompanying Mercedes-Benz data card confirms it as an original manual-equipped car, retaining its numbers-matching M129 inline six-cylinder engine. A gorgeous example of the Pagoda SL, this rare manual-equipped 250SL would be equally home on the Copperstate 1000 as it would on a casual weekend tour of New England back roads or gracing a manicured show field.
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