Description
Talon Pointe presents this MERCEDES-BENZ 230 SL Pagode W113 V8 150 hp, 4-speed manual
M. E. C : 01/ 01/ 1964
Mileage: 11, 450 km (5-digit odometer)
Vehicle origin: France.
Exterior colour: Green
Interior: MB-Tex black synthetic leather
Equipment & Options :
Exterior :
- Green paint
- Chrome
- Ivory hardtop
- Black fabric roof
- Barock wheels
Interior :
- MB-Tex black synthetic leather
- Green dashboard with wood trim
- Analog clock
- AUDIOVOX radio
- Chrome Bakelite steering wheel
- Black carpet
Other :
- Spare wheel in the trunk
- 4-speed manual transmission
- Electronic ignition
RAPPORT D’EXPERTISE RETROVALEUR supplied to attest to the work carried out and the vehicle’s impeccable condition.
Here is a very attractive opportunity to acquire a 1964 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL "Pagode", in a remarkable presentation. This iconic model has undergone a complete restoration carried out with passion and high standards by its owner, assisted by close enthusiasts of the model.
The bodywork has been treated with care: gaps are good, alignments well done, and the overall presentation is very good. The paint is recent, well applied and glossy, in an elegant green shade chosen to replace the original Bordeaux colour. No corrosion defects were found. The chrome is impeccable, polished and bright, giving real classic character. The expert notes the quality of the work and the absence of any visible degradation. In short, this 230 SL presents in nearly concours-level body condition.
On the mechanical side, the vehicle runs perfectly. It is equipped with an M129 engine from a 250 SL, developing the same 150 hp as the original block. This slight evolution, well known to enthusiasts, respects the spirit of the model while preserving performance.
The vehicle shows no functional anomalies, and its road behaviour is in line with expectations for a SL of this generation. It is a reliable example, restored with care, and immediately ready to hit the road or to join a demanding collection.
The Mercedes 230 SL: elegance on wheels, signed Pagode
There are cars that define their era, and there are those that transcend it. The Mercedes-Benz 230 SL, launched in 1963 and produced until 1967, undoubtedly belongs to the second category. Lovingly nicknamed “Pagode” by enthusiasts because of the concave, elegant shape of its fixed roof, it is much more than a simple roadster: it is a rolling work of art.
This version is equipped with a 2. 5 L inline-six (M129 block derived from a 250 SL), developing 150 hp via a Bosch mechanical injection. Smooth and reliable, it allows for pleasant performance without ever being abrupt, with a top speed of nearly 200 km/ h.
Its handling matches its style: well-balanced chassis, precise steering, front-wheel disc brakes… the Pagode feels reassuring and enjoyable to drive, even by today’s standards.
In terms of design, the detail is in the finish: clean lines, discreet chromes, a sober yet warm interior combining leather and wood. The famous concave roof, conceived by Béla Barényi, combines elegance and functionality, reinforcing its status as an icon.
The 230 SL is the heir to the romantic 190 SL and the ancestor of the more muscular 250 and 280 SL. Yet it remains, for many purists, the perfect balance between classic elegance and technical modernity. It is the car of the gentleman driver, the one you take on winding roads in the south of France, wind in your hair and a mechanical watch on your wrist.
Sale price: €69, 990
Our services:
- Financing
- Extended warranty
- Delivery to France and Europe (on quotation)
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information and/ or to arrange an appointment.
The Talon Pointe team.
