Description
The W 113 was the successor to the 190 SL and, with its various engines, positioned itself between the 190 SL and the 300 SL (gullwing/ roadster). Because the 300 SL had no comparable successor, the W 113 is sometimes considered its successor.
The W 113 marked the transition from the rounded shapes of the previous model to a more functional style. The design development, led by Paul Bracq, aimed to clearly differentiate it from its predecessor and create a more "masculine" appearance. Smooth surfaces, ample usable space, and the absence of decorative elements characterized the Pagoda SL. The main sales market was the US, where a large proportion of the vehicles went to California.
For an additional price, the car was also available there as a coupé (2+2) with a hardtop without a soft top/ soft-top compartment and a continuous rear seat. This California model was offered by Mercedes as a "coupé without a roadster top and with an enlarged rear."
This Mercedes offered here was originally delivered to America. It was then completely restored and Europeanized, with new headlights and the side turn signals removed. It's a beautiful car where everything is perfect. The seams fit perfectly, and the bodywork looks very straight. The interior is also still beautiful. Of course, the car drives as you'd expect from a Mercedes. A fantastic Pagoda for the true enthusiast.
