1964 Mercedes-Benz 230SL Pagoda

Proudly unveiled to an appreciative audience at the Geneva Motor Show of 1963, the Paul Bracq designed, second generation SL began with the 230. Its wonderfully crisp styling clothed a monocoque chassis equipped with all-round independent suspension, power assisted disc/drum brakes, recirculating ball steering and a 2306cc straight-six engine of 150bhp and 145 lb-ft of torque mated to either a four-speed manual or an automatic transmission. Remaining in production until 1971, the W113 Class, frequently referred to as the 'Pagoda', eventually spanned three engine sizes. Of the 48,912 W113 Series cars made between 1963 and 1971, 19,831 were 230SLs

This 1964, left-hand drive, automatic, Mercedes 230SL Pagoda presents well for its year and having seen and heard the car we were impressed. It sounds healthy, makes all the right noises and idles as it should. The Signal Red paintwork is bright and generally very good and the chrome is excellent. This is a very attractive car.

Imported from the States earlier this year, the odometer currently indicates 49,690 miles and the car is presented to auction with an interesting history file that includes a raft of original items including its service booklet, Becker radio instructions and a file of receipts and invoices for work carried out in the past. This super little Pagoda is supplied on a NOVA, with a UK MOT valid until October 2017. Very sensibly guided this car would make a great, entry-level, Mercedes classic.