The Geneva Motor Show of March 1963 was the scene of a remarkable and well-regarded première: Daimler-Benz presented the Mercedes-Benz 230 SL. This car held the balance between the sporty tuning of a classic roadster but added to them the comfort of a two-seater touring car featuring high performance and the most advanced features for optimum driving safety. The 230 SL was available from summer 1963 in three versions: an open-top car with a folding soft top that could be operated with the greatest of ease – that in itself was a minor sensation; an open-top version with hardtop, and finally as hardtop coupé.
The “Pagoda” was the first SL in which sporty speed combined with safety as a design objective.
Car information:
• Impressive history file from new • Completely nut and bolt restored • Extremely easy-to-handle folding top & hard top • Six-cylinder engine with six-plunger fuel injection pump • Disc brakes on front • Interior: light brown leather