Highlights
- €80,000 'nut and bolt' professionally restoration just completed
- Only 65 test miles since restoration
- Collector-quality example amongst the best we’ve ever seen
- Rare RHD with desirable manual gearbox
- Superb opportunity for the most discerning collectors
The Appeal
It is not often we say this, but this 1964 W113 ‘Pagoda’ is a car that will satisfy even the most discerning collector. It arrives with us fresh from an €80,000 restoration that has clearly covered every single aspect of the car. The seller describes it as ‘nut and bolt’ and this, for once, is a car where that often-overused phrase genuinely applies.
We could wax lyrical here about the quality of the workmanship and the level of presentation, but this is a situation where the photographs of this car truly speak for themselves.
In summary, if you are looking for the very best in W113 Pagodas, this car should be on your shortlist. Finished in fetching grey/blue metallic with a superbly detailed interior - even the seat backs are correctly finished in fabric - this car is ‘restoration fresh’ having covered just 65 test miles since completion.
Fully rebuilt across bodywork, paintwork, trim, interior, mechanicals and running gear, it is only available due to the current keeper’s change of plans. As such it is a great opportunity for the most exacting collector.
The vendor says:
“Fully ‘nut and bold’ professionally restored example. Nothing remained untouched. All is new or fully restored till every very last details. 65 test miles since restoration
“Reportedly over 80.000 euro spent. There is a folder with all picture documentation, but due health reasons of the buyer I have not been able to get it with exception of the few pictures at the end.”
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1964
- Currently on Dutch registration
- Restoration reportedly cost over €80,000
- Folder with picture documentation of the restoration process
- VIN: 11304220004699
- For sale due to current keeper’s change of plans
- Reported to be a matching numbers car
- Only 65 test miles since restoration completed
- Photographs of restoration and parts refurbishment shown in gallery
The Condition
- Fully restored car as can be carefully checked in the photos
- Vendor says every aspect of the car was restored which photos verify
- Car is close to concours condition following recently completed restoration
- Grey/Blue paintwork presents well with no obvious or notified deterioration
- Very good panelwork with flush panel fit
- Factory correct car on painted steel wheels with matching trim and chrome hub caps
- Fully retrimmed and refurbished cream interior with factory correct features and trim
- Leather interior and seats appear unused and are correctly trimmed to factory specification
- Beautiful wood veneers with chrome dashboard trim, classic dash and Bekelite wheel in crea
- Retractable soft top and detachable roof in fine fettle
- White wall tyres complement the classic aesthetic
Certain colours complement the restrained, handsome lines of Mercedes-Benz ‘Pagoda’ and the grey/blue metallic of this car is amongst the best. The car is fresh from that extensive restoration and looks, in the photos, to be better than the day it left the factory in 1964.
The key to assessing the quality of any restoration is to check the details. That is where this car scores highly. The panels fit exceptionally well with flush lines and the interior is correctly detailed with refreshed veneers in the correct varnish finish and even fabric covering for the backs of the seats.
The photographs of the detail fittings and underside make clear that every aspect of this car was attended to. It has only been driven 65 miles since completion so the buyer gets a car in ‘as new’ condition.
The Mechanics
- 2,308cc straight six 150bhp engine
- 4spd manual gearbox
- RHD car
- Power brakes and traction control included
- Matching numbers car
- Only 65 test miles since restoration
- Every aspect of the mechanicals and running gear renovated or replaced as shown
- No reported running or driving issues
This car is essentially ‘like new’ mechanically because the engine, gearbox and running gear were fully rebuilt or replaced during the recent restoration work. It has only covered 65 test miles since completion. It is reported to be a matching numbers example.
Mercedes-Benz offered a wide range of mechanical specifications for the W113. The mix of 2.3L straight six 150bhp engine with the rare manual gearbox delivers a relaxing yet sporting experience perfect for touring and long-distance motoring.
Few W113s arrive on the market as fresh from restoration and comprehensively overhauled as this one. It is a car not to miss if you want the best.
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