1967 Mercedes 250SL W113 Pagoda Roadster Convertible

Price: US $67,850.00 Item location: Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Description:

1967 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 250SL W113 Pagoda Roadster Convertible

Here is the chance to own one of the most beautiful roadsters that Mercedes-Benz ever made - 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL also known as “Pagoda”.

Mercedes-Benz achieved a timeless design with slick and proper lines, and it has been in this shape that the SL was sold for over twenty years. The 250SL is the second iteration of the W113 body style, more popularly known as the “Pagoda” –name given because of the unique shape of its roof line.

These cars were quite advanced for its era, having four wheel disc brakes, all independent suspension, and a 2.5 Liter SOHC mechanically fuel injected six cylinder engines. Being made for only one year 250SL Pagoda’s are one of the most popular cars that Mercedes-Benz Ever built, and is extremely popular with collectors.

Introduced in the 1967 Geneva Motor Show, the production year for theMercedes-Benz 250SLhad already commenced in December 1966 and ended in January 1968. The short one-year production run makes the 250 SL the rarest of the W113 series cars, with only approximately 5,200 units produced. Similar to the Mercedes 230SL, changes to the 250SL included a 6-mm stroke increase, a switch from four to seven main bearings and rear disc brakes, improved seatbelts and a collapsible steering wheel.

Horsepower stayed the same, but torque increased by nearly 15 lbs-ft.Resiliency also improved with a new cooling water tank ("round top") with increased capacity from 10.8L (2.9USgal) to 12.9L (3.4USgal), and a standard oil-water heat exchanger.

The wider power band of the 250 SL resulted in noticeably improved performance, as the 230 SL engines rarely produced more than 143PS (105kW; 141hp) in practice.

The famous “Pagoda” SL found place in the hearts of many people including some famous Guys & Gals like John Travolta, Charlton Heston, John Lennon, Kate Moss, and Sophia Loren, just to name a few!!!

About the car:

Up for sale is 1967 Mercedes Benz 250SL “Pagoda” (VIN# 113.043.10-003862). The 250SL is the rarest of all W113 Benz’s. 250SL was only produced in 1967 and only 2 cars were built in January 1968. It is production number 3862 of 5196 ever built. What makes it even more special is that it comes with HIGHLY Desirable factory 4 speed Manual Transmission and Air Conditioning!!

It’s Blue Paint has a rich shine and luster, and it makes this Classic German Roadster look stunning! Combined with the Black Interior and Tan soft top, there is not a lot of SL’s like this one on the road especially with such a classic color combination!

Chrome is in great condition, complete with healthy luster, and this beautiful roadster is a head turner and conversation piece everywhere it goes.

It had the same owner since 1994 (past 30 years!), and it was always loved and garaged!

Body is very straight and solid, and all doors, hood, and trunk are operating with ease. It has been always garaged, pampered and kept away from rain and bad weather.

Chassis plate (Karosserie) number, Hood, hard-top, and soft-top lid or “horse shoe” are all having a matching number “3498” (please see pictures!!), which is another evidence of the originality of this Mercedes.

This SL comes with both soft top, and the hard top! Tan softop is in good condition and it operates up and down with ease.

Original Hard top is in great condition, including all original glass, wood trim around rear window, and the headliner which is clean, and rips and tears free!! Body number on the data card matches the number on the hard top! Very important when it comes to originality of these SL’s!

-Interior

Its elegant and very classy black interior is in great condition!

It is complete down to its Original Kienzle Clock!

Seats are in excellent condition, very supportive and comfortable!

For those hot days when you want to take it for a drive with the top down, this beauty is equipped with rare Air Condition (works!), another rare and desirable option! (Adds 15% to the value of the car according to Hagerty Valuation).

Just take a look at the pictures, and you will get an idea about the condition of this car, how nicely it is kept, and how beautiful it is.

-Engine & Transmission

2.5 Liter Engine starts with ease, and Highly Desirable 4 Speed manual transmission goes through gears like it should. (Manual Transmission option adds 10% to the value of the car according to Hagerty Valuation).

Few years ago it received rebuilt Bosch Fuel Injection Pump!

Entire A/C system is only few years old, it blows cold, and this beauty is ready for some topless fun!!!

Engine compartment is very neat and clean, and without any signs of abuse.

Steel wheels with Classic Mercedes-Benz Hub Caps are wrapped in four Brand New Whitewall Nexen tires, and they make this car float on the road.

This beautiful roadster comes complete with its original owner’s manual, as well as its original tool set, neatly wrapped in its green canvas Mercedes pouch.

This is a very nicely kept and complete Mercedes SL, that has been loved its whole life, it was never abused, and it truly shows!! Every SL has been created equal, but there are some that have been loved just a little bit more throughout its lifetime!!!! This car is one of those SL’s!!

With its elegant color combination, and its classic lines, there are not a lot of cars like Classic “Pagoda” on the road!!

*****COLD START AND WALKAROUND VIDEO (please click or copy/paste link below):******

https://youtu.be/W9dWuGal7Hg

-VALUES

Value of this car is increasing from day to day, and unlike stocks, this is the only investment that can be your investment and your “toy” at the same time!

Just checkout NADA ( www.nada.com ) and HAGERTY values below, and the best thing is, value of this car will only continue to appreciate, as “Pagoda’s” are getting harder and harder to come by!

NADA VALUES:

https://www.jdpower.com/cars/1967/mercedes-benz/250sl/2-door-roadster

LOW Value: $44,110

AVERAGE Value: $78,100

HIGH Value: $153,450

HAGERTY Values:

https://www.hagerty.com/valuation-tools/mercedes~benz/250sl/1967/1967-mercedes~benz-250sl

LOW Value: $40,600 (+2.5% Manual Transmission, +15% Air Condition) = $47,857

AVERAGE Value: $64,400 (+2.5% Manual Transmission, +15% Air Condition) = $75,911

HIGH Value: $99,200 (+2.5% Manual Transmission, +15% Air Condtion) = $116,932

CONCOURS Value: $161,000 (+2.5% Manual Transmission, +15% A/C) = $189,779

Title is clear and is ready to be transferred immediatelyANYWHERE IN THE WORLDand I will be glad to help winning buyer with finding the cheapest shipping quote for shipping, personally deliver the car to the local port for the out of the Country buyers and fill out all the necessary paperwork to make it easy and convenient for the winning buyer!

-TERMS OF SALE:

Buyers are encouraged, and more than welcome to inspect this vehicle in person andbefore auction ends! Inspections performed after the point of sale will not be accepted or considered. Please review all the photos carefully and do all of your homework and due diligence in regard of this vehicle before auction ends!!!! Please do not assume anything and do ask any questions you might have in regard of this car and do ask for any additional photos that would be of interest for you, so we avoid case of "buyer’s remorse" afterwards.

Also, please remember that this is used classicvehicle that is 57 years old. It has been used on the road and driven for almost 6 decades, so expect to see wear and tear that is normal for the vehicle of that age. Buyer must realize that this is a vintage vehicle and by their very nature will need Tender Loving Care and maintenance appropriate to such a vehicle. This is not a new vehicle, and it should not be treated as such!

This vehicle is being soldAS-IS, where is, and without any warranty expressed, written, or implied.

The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. ANY and ALL representations made in the description above are made to the best of the Seller‘s knowledge, however, due to divergent notions of condition and quality, you are encouraged to rely on your own physical inspection of the vehicle and not the description above. Furthermore, due to the likelihood for latent and patent defects within and/or on a pre-owned vehicle, the Seller cannot guarantee that all issues are disclosed in the description above. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, asked any and as much questions they might have about the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value of the vehicle and to bid based upon that judgment solely. Therefore, any claims or disputes as a result of or relate to failure to disclose or misrepresentation are hereby waived by you. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale and end of the auction. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral or written statements about the vehicle.

Also please be advised that I have the right to terminate this auction at any time, as the vehicle is offered for sale locally, and through other means of advertisement.

By bidding on this auction, clicking “buy it now” option, or by placing your offer, you agree that you have read, understand, accept and will be bound, without modification, by all the terms, conditions and notices contained herein.

-PAYMENT TERMS:

$500Non-RefundableDeposit via PayPal is due within 24 hours after the end of the auction, and winning bidder MUST contact me within this period to arrange payment and shipping details.

The balance(cash in person, money order, bank loan or certified check, wire transfer) is due within3 daysafter the end of the auction!! All financial transactions must be completed before vehicle delivery.

-SHIPPING

Shipping cost is the responsibility of the winning bidder! I can help with shipping arrangements to anywhere in the world, just let me know and will be more than happy to help!