1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Pagoda - Lot 119

1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Pagoda Chassis: 11304210011060 French collector's registration - Recent restoration by a specialist - Beautiful color combination Mythical model ERRATUM: please note that this car has a mechanical gearbox. Introduced in 1963, the Mercedes-Benz 230 SL inaugurated the W113 series, better known by the nickname "Pagoda" in reference to the characteristic shape of its hard-top. The successor to the 190 SL and 300 SL, it offered a new interpretation of the sporty cabriolet, combining elegance, comfort and driving pleasure. Equipped with a 2.3-liter in-line six-cylinder engine, here combined with a manual gearbox, the 230 SL offers a smooth, pleasant ride, well-suited to both road trips and everyday use. Its meticulous design and well-balanced behavior have largely contributed to making the Pagoda a benchmark in its class. The model presented here, produced in 1965, originally came from the United States. Today, it has a French collector's registration. A recent restoration was carried out by a specialist. The car is finished in red, in harmony with the elegance of the Pagode line. Appreciated for its timeless style and ease of use, the 230 SL Pagode remains one of the most emblematic Mercedes-Benz models of the 1960s, combining refinement with driving pleasure. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Pagoda Chassis: 11304210011060 French vintage vehicle registration document - Recently restored by a specialist - Beautiful colour combination Legendary model Introduced in 1963, the Mercedes-Benz 230 SL inaugurated the W113 series, better known by the nickname 'Pagoda' in reference to the characteristic shape of its hardtop. It succeeded the 190 SL and 300 SL by offering a new interpretation of the sports convertible, combining elegance, comfort and driving pleasure. Equipped with a 2.3-litre inline six-cylinder engine combined here with an automatic transmission, the 230 SL offers a smooth and pleasant drive, well suited to both road trips and everyday use. Its careful design and balanced handling have largely contributed to making the Pagoda a benchmark in its category. The model presented here, produced in 1965, originally came from the United States. It now has a French collector's registration document. A recent restoration has been carried out by a specialist. The car is painted red, in keeping with the elegance of the Pagoda line. Appreciated for its timeless style and ease of use, the 230 SL Pagoda remains one of Mercedes-Benz's most iconic models of the 1960s, combining refinement and driving pleasure.