1966 Mercedes-Benz 230SL Pagoda

The second generation SL began with the 230 of 1963. Designed by Paul Bracq, 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. Of the 48,912 W113 Series cars made between 1963 and 1971, 19,831 were 230SLs.

This left-hand drive, manual transmission, Mercedes-Benz 230SL was imported from the USA in 2011 and at the time was the subject of a sympathetic restoration.

The blue coachwork is in good order and the contrasting red interior appears to show little sign of wear. Dry stored in the winter months, this 230SL has been used very little by the current vendor and, as a result, presents in excellent all-round condition.

Accompanying the car is a history file of receipts and service bills, the original instruction book, and its V5C registration document.

These distinctively shaped SL models were amongst the best-loved sports cars of their day and still remain highly sought after by collectors.