1964 Euro W113 Mercedes 230sl Pagoda W113 250sl 280sl W/2.8 Motor & Extras on 2040-cars
Charleston, West Virginia, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.8 that comes in 280sl
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: SL-Class
Trim: Parchment
Options: CD Player, Convertible
Drive Type: Rear wheel drive--automatic
Mileage: 86,125
Exterior Color: Pearl White
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Tan
Here is an early 230SL equipped with the much-improved 2.8 motor that came later in the 280SL cars. The motors look the same under the hood, but the 2.8 (marked as such on the block) is a much sturdier and desirable motor with 7 (not 5) main bearings and more power. The prior owner restored the car over the last 10 years and removed the side mouldings that come on all the W113 Pagoda cars. It gives the car a much cleaner, modern look, especially with the custom 16 inch Aluminum alloy rims and new 205/55 R16 Falken ZIEX tires. (No, they do not rub anywhere.) The pearl white paint job on the rust-free body is complimented by correct German square weave wool 2-tone carpet laid over insulated floors. The gaps around the doors, hood and trunk are uniform and true. Original wood interior trim is complete and in nice shape. Nice original ashtray. This is a true Euro version with no ugly side marker lights, headrests or bumper guards. It has US headlight assemblies. The speedometer is in kilometers and the other gauges are European as well. A high quality, powerful Alpine CD stereo and working electric antenna have been added, along with a pair of 6 by 9 Alpine speakers neatly tucked in the kick panels as shown. Seats and interior have been redone in parchment MB tex and are in mint condition, but the seat back adjusters do not work well, and the passenger side knob is missing. Tan top is brand new German Sonnendeck with the herringbone pattern underneath. I have been driving the car for several months and have added these new parts: complete tune up, new fan belt, new brake cylinders and hoses, new rear brake shoes, new oil and filter, new antifreeze, flush and refill brake system, new battery, new trunk seal, OEM windshield weatherstriping, new windshield and misc. other weatherstriping. This car is a pleasure to drive. It holds good oil pressure and has never overheated once this summer. It starts very easily, does not miss or sputter, no smoking or knocking, takes bumps and potholes with ease, smooth ride, smooth shifting of automatic transmission, all gauges work, windows roll up and down, top latches fine front and back, all exterior lights work, heat and air levers work, wipers and squirter work. The original clock is there but not operating. No rust in the storage compartments under the rear carpeted wood panels and no rust in the top well. The trunk is rust free. The factory hard top is included, but it needs a little work in order to be as nice as the car is. The odometer says 86,125 kilometers. I assume it must be 186,125, but the title I got said it was actual miles. [186,125 kilometers is 115,653 miles.] The car is located in Charleston, West Virginia. If you want to fly in to see the car, I will drive this car to the airport and pick you up. The car is offered for sale locally, so this auction is subject to ending abruptly. High bidder to pay the $500 deposit within 24 hours of the end of the sale. Balance in cash or wire transfer prior to taking possession.
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