Ian Gabriele
Specialist
LOT 17
1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Chassis no. 11304310000509
Estimate: US$120,000 - US$150,000
1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SL
Chassis no. 11304310000509
Chassis no. 11304310000509
2,496 cc SOHC M129 Inline Six-Cylinder
Mechanical Fuel Injection
150bhp at 5,500rpm
Four-Speed Manual Transmission
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension
Four-Wheel Disc Brakes
* Finished in Striking Astral Silver over Black
* Highly Desirable Four-Speed Manual
* Retaining its factory hard top and fittings
THE 1968 MERCEDES-BENZ 250SL
The W113 SL — introduced in 1963 as the 230SL and developed through the 250SL and 280SL — represented one of the most considered and purposeful sports car designs of the 1960s. Where its predecessor, the spectacular 300SL, had been an engineering statement of near-racing character, the W113 was designed from the outset as a grand tourer of genuine everyday usability, with a fully independent suspension, modern unitary construction, and a cabin of exceptional quality for the period. The car's defining visual element — the concave "Pagoda" hardtop, so called for its resemblance to the tiered roofs of East Asian architecture — was the work of Paul Bracq and served a dual structural purpose, its shape providing additional rigidity while allowing a lower roofline than a conventional convex top would have permitted. The 250SL of 1967–1968 introduced a larger 2,496 cc engine with a seven-bearing crankshaft in place of the 230SL's four-bearing unit, improving refinement and long-distance stamina. Production of the 250SL amounted to just 5,196 cars over two model years, making it the rarest of the three W113 variants and the most distinctive for the collector seeking an unspoiled original or a correctly restored example.
THE CAR OFFERED
This stunning Pagoda Mercedes, is finished in Astral Silver with Black seats, set off by red "German loop" carpet. Having all the appointments one would expect in a well-sorted Pagoda, this car retains its factory hardtop and other fixtures. Additionally, it was fitted from new with the desirable 4-speed manual gear box, allowing all of the revs to be exercised from the 2.5-liter M129 fuel injected Mercedes 6. Truly transforming the car from a lazy GT to a proper Autobahn sports car. Having undergone considerable restoration, this car is ready for backroads adventuring. While often seen but seldom in this state, this pagoda promises to be a trusty companion for its next caretaker.
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