Highlights
- Rare Horizon Blue (code 304) with navy blue leather interior, confirmed by German data card
- Structurally sound with no signs of welding or rust reported
- Both hardtop and soft top included
- Recently imported from the United States and now registered on UK plates
- Low-owner example, stored in dry conditions for several years prior to import, we are told
The Appeal
The Mercedes-Benz 230SL 'Pagoda' is one of the most sought-after sports cars of the 1960s, combining Paul Bracq's timeless styling with refined grand touring ability. This 1967 example wears the rarer Horizon Blue (code 304) over a navy blue leather interior, a handsome combination confirmed by its German data card.
Described as a low-owner car, it spent its life in the United States before being placed into dry storage for several years, we are told. It was imported to the UK in 2026 and is now on UK plates. The bodywork appears notably well preserved, while the engine reportedly starts on the key and sounds healthy, though no attempt has been made to drive the car beyond confirming it runs.
Described by the vendor as a presentable Pagoda that is largely original and a project close to the finish line, this 230SL offers a solid foundation for sympathetic completion.
Key Information
- Mileage: 53,664 miles indicated
- Country of registration: UK (imported from USA in May 2026)
- Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
- Technical specs: 2,308cc six-cylinder petrol, four-speed automatic
- Paperwork: V5C and data card present
The Detail
- All four tyres replaced due to perishing
- Rear screen rubber seal replaced; no other work attempted
- Engine has been checked and reportedly starts on the key; no further attempt made to drive the car
- Engine appears complete with no smoke on start-up and sounds healthy, per the vendor
- Power steering model with front disc brakes
- Sills, bulkhead and underside appear original, according to the vendor
- Vendor notes the inner arches, inside boot area and bottom of doors appear structurally sound
- Paintwork in presentable condition with the odd scratch
- Chrome work in good condition with all side trims present; front badge appears incorrectly fitted
- Becker Mexico stereo fitted
- The vendor states the seats are in very good condition; carpet and door cards in good shape
- Dash-top wood showing wear
- Heater controls and chrome heater vents are missing
- Soft top frame works well but the hood material has rips and will require replacement
- Hardtop securing handles present and reportedly working well
- Doors and boot reportedly open and close correctly; door rubbers could benefit from replacement
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