Description
C L A S S I C B I D Auction at the RETRO CLASSICS on 24 March 2018, Stuttgart, Germany
1968 Mercedes 250 SL Pagode
Body colour: Green
Trim colour: Beige
Mileage: KM 34. 000
Estimate: EUR 59. 500 - 65. 000
- Mercedes-Benz 250 SL "Pagoda" (W113) from estate
- just turned 50 years of age
- 3 owners, meticulously maintained by its last owner, over 50, 000 € invested from 2006 to 2016
- beautiful colour combination of dark green paint with beige leather interior
- truly above-average condition
- Classic Data appraisal from 2012 states market value of € 70, 000 (condition 2+)
- W113 prices are known to have risen sharply in recent years
- Becker Grand Prix radio on board
- body-coloured hard top comes with the car
- wind blocker reduces unpleasant backdraft when driving with the roof down
- comprehensive invoice file, German registration documents and historic plates
- valid technical approval until 07/ 2018
The Pagoda - a design classic par excellence!
When presented at the Geneva Motor Show in 1963, the W113 had the difficult task of replacing two models at a time, the 190 SL as well as the 300 SL. A task that was almost equivalent to the quadrature of the circle, but was solved brilliantly. Because of its smooth surfaces, the spacious interior and the absence of decorative elements, it came across as very "masculine" and made the predecessors with their rounded styling look outdated.
It was available as 230 SL (1963-1967), 250 SL (1967) and 280 SL (1968-1971), built with either manual or automatic transmission, to a total of 48, 912 vehicles. Because of its slightly concave hardtop, available as an accessory, it was nicknamed Pagoda.
The W113 was suitable for any occasion - be it for the opera, the golf course or the small shopping - and the main thing: it looked good on you!
Auction catalogue: - details above
See you in Stuttgart!
