1966 Mercedes-Benz 230SL

Motorcar Studio is pleased to offer this 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230SL. This W113 Pagoda has documented history to new with only four owners, and presents to an exceptionally nice standard inside and out. Finished in Arabian Grey over black interior, its an attractive color thats not often seen on a Pagoda. Paint and body are excellent with no known rust; the underside underwent dry ice cleaning last year and is highly detailed. One repaint in the original color in 2001 has held up well; all body panels are believed original (hood, hard top and soft top clamshell numbers all match the data plate) and the factory spot welds are present on the inner fender edges beneath the hood. Much of the interior is believed to be original, including the steering wheel, door panels, hard top headliner, and upper and lower dash pads. The interior wood trim was refinished in 2012. The clock was rebuilt by Palo Alto Speedometer in 2018, but the rest of the gauges are in excellent original (and working) condition. The canvas soft top was replaced in 2018 and new square-weave carpets were installed in 2020. The Becker Europa stereo works, as do all climate sliders and instrument lights. A four-page written history accompanies the sale, supported by the original purchase invoice, copies of the original 1966 title (and titles from every subsequent owner) and decades of service records. Factory data card confirms correct colors and original numbers-matching engine. This 230SL was first sold by Tysinger, the Mercedes dealer in Hampton, Virginia - it remained in Hampton for the next 30 years until the original owners death in 1996. The first owners nephew, based in nearby Yorktown, inherited this car and kept it for another 18 years until he retired and moved to Florida. The owner of a shop in Yorktown (who regularly serviced this car had long admired it) acquired the car for his personal collection in 2014, where it remained until the Asheville, NC-based present owners purchase in 2017. Based on records and an interview with the original owners nephew, we believe the indicated mileage, at 47,000, is original and that the odometer has not rolled over. Although this car was driven sparingly, it was always garage kept and maintained in proper driving condition. Under present ownership the car has been seen more regular use - just over 6,000 miles in eight years - and was subject to a thorough maintenance program that addressed the following: complete tune up (including rebuilt distributor), valve adjustment; new fuel injectors, fuel filters and fuel pump; new clutch, resurfaced flywheel, transmission rebuild, and shift linkage bushings; new Michelin tires, new Bilstein shocks, rear trailing arm bushings and pinion seal / differential mount replaced; re-cored radiator (water pump was replaced under prior ownership). Additionally, the engine compartment has been fully detailed, including having the fuel injection system re-plated in yellow zinc. All hose clamps were replaced with correct, original style clamps. Rarely have we seen a W113 in such original and unmolested condition, subject only to regular maintenance and very light restoration work over the years. It feels tight and more put together than any weve driven, thanks largely to the low original mileage (and the fact that it has never been fully disassembled and put back together). Spare, jack, tool roll, reproduction owners manual, data card, two sets of keys, and extensive records accompany the sale. For more information about this 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230SL Pagoda for sale at Motorcar Studio in Savannah, please call 912-235-0435.