Highlights

Extensive bodywork restoration and bare metal respray December 2025
Pretty car in light silver blue with very original grey leather interior
Complementary blue fabric roof and matching silver blue hard top
Long-term current keeper who has always garaged the car
Full check over, minor mechanical repairs and service before sale
UK RHD car and only four registered keepers
Cherished plate included in the sale

The Appeal

The W113 Pagoda has cemented its place at the top of classic car desirability lists for two reasons: like any good piece of design, it is timeless. Secondly. Despite over 60 years passing since it was launched, it remains utterly usable. This is a classic you can comfortably jump in, drive to Cannes, and jump out, perhaps heading for the casino, feeling as relaxed and unruffled as you did at the start of your trip.

This beautiful 1965 230SL evokes all of that because it is in such good order. That is thanks to a very recent and extensive restoration that was only completed in December 2025. The work included a bare metal renovation, including repairs to bodywork and underside as required, then finishing in the very fetching shade of silver blue that you can see in the photos. That finish complements the highly original light grey interior and the dark blue roof. There is also a matching hard top.

Many purists favour the 230SL because it is generally considered to be the engine that the W113 was designed to use. Here it is mated to a factory automatic box. We are told that the car has been well maintained, which is supported by the large history file, and comes to market with recent check over and service.

This genuine UK market RHD Pagoda is a well-specified car where the buyer can benefit from all the seller’s recent investment.

The vendor says:

“The car is silver blue with a grey leather interior. It is stunning looking. A real head turner. It is a pleasure to drive and amazingly reliable. It is a car to be proud of.”

History and Paperwork

UK market RHD car first registered 26th February 1965
DVLA records colour change from silver to blue in September 1982
VIN number 11304222007198
Four registered keepers recorded by DVLA
Current keeper since December 2016
Vendor states mileage is estimated at 117,404 miles but this is not verified
Registered as a Historic Vehicle so MOT and tax exempt
Purchased by the seller soon after a restoration 10 years ago
Comprehensive bodywork restoration completed in December 2025
Bare metal respray and corrosion rectified during restoration
Full photographic record of restoration available (75 photos)
Well-maintained throughout ownership, we are told
Good history file of recent and historic invoices as shown
Checks and service completed following restoration in December 2025

The Condition

2025 bodywork and paintwork restoration completed in December 2025
Finished in attractive silver blue metallic with a matching hard top
The vendor informs us that the bodywork is now in very good order
Underside repaired during restoration we are told
Steel wheels with matching body colour chrome hub caps
Matching quality Avon tyres fitted
Non-matching ‘Mexican Hat’ alloy spare wheel
Chromework presents very well in photos including rear ‘GB’ badge
Light blue leather interior is said to be largely original with recent improvements
Vendor states that interior is unmodified and retains all original features
Interior trim brought into good condition and tidied up following restoration
Some gauges only accurate above 30 mph or when fuel tank over 1/4 full
All other components in working order
Retains classic Becker stereo as shown
Original Bakelite cream wheel with light age to note
Interior shows some patina to veneers, carpets and seats as shown
Fitted with auxiliary dial and cigarette lighter under dashboard
Folding blue fabric soft top in good working order with slight age including minor tear

The Mechanics

M127 2,306cc inline-six engine
Four-speed automatic transmission
Recent check over and service prior to sale
Vendor states the car is in good working order and starts first time on most occasions
We are told that the car has no faults
Said to be a pleasure to drive and is very reliable

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