1967 Mercedes-Benz 250 SL Pagoda

113.043.10.002025roadGermany

Engine: 2.5L inline-six, seven main bearings, rear disc brakes
Colour: Blue (shade 396)

A 1966–1968 Mercedes-Benz 250 SL (W113 'Pagoda'), one of only around 100 examples fitted with the rare five-speed ZF gearbox, making it among the most sought-after of the 5,196 built. Originally delivered to Italy in blue with a black MTex interior and matching hardtop, the car later spent considerable time in California before being imported to the UK, where a specialist restoration costing close to £40,000 returned it to original specification.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Estimate £100,000 – £140,000
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
Date unknownFactory delivery
Italian first owner
partial documentation
Car was originally delivered to Italy in a specific blue shade with black interior and matching hardtop; original radio was included at delivery.
Date unknown
California-based owner or owners
none documentation
The car spent a substantial portion of its life in California before being exported.
Date unknownPrivate sale
Current consignor
partial documentation
Imported the car from California and commissioned a full restoration by Pagoda specialist Roger Edwards Motors at a cost approaching £40,000, returning it to original specification.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

—Restoration
Roger Edwards Motors
Comprehensive restoration by Pagoda specialist Roger Edwards Motors, returning the car to original specification. Work included fitting new suspension springs, exhaust, tyres, and hood, along with refurbishment of the interior and chrome, plus a thorough engine service. Total cost was approximately £40,000.
Restoration commissioned by the consignor following import from California.

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