Highlights
- Smart and well kept W113 in a desirable colour scheme
- Rebuilt 2.8L engine with 4spd automatic gearbox
- Original UK market RHD car
- Rare and useful ‘Kinderkarren’ optional third rear seat
The Appeal
There had been Mercedes SLs before, but the W113 was the one that amalgamated the grand touring and sporting potential of the W121 190SL and W198 300SL into one single model. It was built for the wide, open American interstates, but these comfortable, long-legged cars are equally at home cruising English lanes or European autoroutes.
All of which explains their enduring appeal. They make excellent touring cars, particularly when equipped with the 4spd auto box as here. It is an original UK market RHD car finished in ivory/beige with a brown hard top roof and lighter brown folding soft top. The car left the factory with the M127 2.3L straight-six fuel-injected engine, but now features a rebuilt 2.8L unit.
The car is in very good condition inside and out, with the black-trimmed cabin retaining its original Bakelite wheel and featuring the rare ‘Kinderkarren’ rear seat conversion. This unusual side-facing third seat expands the car’s usability and features a built-in footwell.
With that more powerful engine mated to the auto box, this car looks perfect for some summer classic touring events or road trips.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 5th January 1965
- 11 registered keepers
- Current keeper since early 2026
- VIn number 11304222000666
- 60,534 miles showing on the odometer which vendor states is correct (not verified)
- MOT exempt as a historic vehicle
- V5C
- Few miles covered since last voluntary MOT expired in May 2022
- No advisories on last MOT
- DVLA states car is fitted 2,306cc engine but vendor advises it is 2.8L
The Condition
- Ivory/beige paintwork in very good condition with some light marks to note
- Bodywork also well kept with a couple of areas to note in photos
- These include slight age to base of offside front wing
- Sits on steel wheels with chrome body colour hub caps
- Underside as shown with evidence of underseal
- Light brown folding fabric soft top
- Brown hard top showing light age in photos with stand included
- Black three-seat interior in good general condition with some patination
- Features rare ‘Kinderkarren’ third rear seat with built in footwell
- Brown carpets show light fading but are generally presentable
- Features classic Radiomobile radio and factory Bakelite cream two-spoke wheel
- Some light age to note to dash top including wood trim
- Door cards and switchgear in good general order
- The vendor describes the overall condition as very good
The Mechanics
- Vendor advises car is fitted with 2.8-litre six-cylinder engine
- Four-speed automatic transmission
- We are told that the engine has been rebuilt
- The vendor reports that the car drives really well
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