Highlights
- Rare opportunity to acquire a project W113
- Largely complete car to specify as you wish
- Imported from Italy where owned by the same keeper for decades
- Data Card included
The Appeal
Such is the enduring popularity of Mercedes-Benz's ‘Pagoda’ that most have been carefully restored at great expense. For those seeking a project car on which to put their mark and specify to their expect requirements, the pickings are increasingly thin.
All of which makes this 1967 250SL appealing. It is a largely complete car in light blue that has been carefully dry stored since it arrived in the UK in 2022. Prior to that it was owned by the same Italian family for many decades.
The vendor tells us that it is a matching numbers with the correct 250 block. He says that virtually everything required to complete it is there, bar some minor trim elements. While the car doesnot run, we are told that the engine turns freely and is not seized.
With parts and knowledgeable specialists to complete these cars in ready supply, this looks like an interesting project for the right buyer.
The vendor says:
“A worthwhile project, lhd automatic with matching engine number and original ‘Hellblau’ or ‘Light Blue’ paint work as indicated on data card, solid shell, good interior, needs mechanical attention. Rare to find a Pagoda at this price point so would also make a worthy investment.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1967
- UK registered in May 2022
- One registered UK keeper
- VIN number 11304312002668
- Registration RWF513E
- Imported by the seller from Italy
- Vendor tells us the Italian owner retained the car for several decades
- Supplied with original owner's manual
- Includes Mercedes dealership directory/map
- Bosch booklet and Becker radio manual included
- Dry stored in UK since arrival
- Data card included
The Condition
- Light blue paintwork in fair condition as shown with some age to note in photos
- Vendor says that the car has no rust and paintwork looks in very good order
- He also states that there is no underside corrosion with new sills fitted at some point
- Chromework is presentable, with new side chrome trims
- Some missing trim, but most present as spares with the car according to seller
- Light lenses all present with no cracks
- Interior missing driver's side chrome heater vent and some doorcard chrome trims
- Original wood missing from centre armrest and above dials console
- Seats upgraded with seat covers that present well
- Carpet appears to be new
- All dial glass present with no cracks
- Hardtop roof lining is missing
- All chrome hardtop fitting kit present with spares in boot
- Buyers should note that this is a largely complete project with some parts missing
- Parts missing include the soft top and frame
The Mechanics
- 2,496cc straight six engine
- Vendor tells us car is matching numbers
- We are told that the car is fitted with its original engine block
- Automatic gearbox
- Non-runner, some parts clearly missing as shown
- Engine has been turned, indicating it is not seized
- This is a non-running project for mechanical recommissioning
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