1964 Mercedes-Benz W113 SL

This 1964 Mercedes-Benz 230SL was delivered new in Italy before being imported to the US some time ago, and it is powered by a 2.3-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission. The car is finished in Light Ivory over Bamboo leather, and equipment includes a beige convertible top, a removable hardtop, power steering, 14″ steel wheels with painted hubcaps, and a heater. This W113 SL is now offered by the selling dealer with factory literature, a tool kit, and an Ohio title. The W113 SL was designed by Friedrich Geiger, Béla Barényi, and Paul Bracq and was introduced to the public at the 1963 Geneva Motor Show. This example is finished in Light Ivory (670) and was repainted some time ago. Features include a beige soft top, a removable hardtop, dual side mirrors, and US-specification headlights. The 14″ steel wheels feature polished trim rings and hubcaps with painted centers, and they were mounted with 185R14 Phoenix whitewall tires in preparation for the sale. The car is equipped with power steering, and braking is provided by power-assisted front discs and rear drums. The cabin houses bucket seats upholstered in Bamboo leather that extends to the door panels. Interior appointments include a radio blanking plate, an analog clock, a floor-mounted gear shifter, and a heater. The two-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and frames a 140-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a 6,500-rpm redline as well as gauges for fuel level, oil pressure, and coolant temperature. The five-digit odometer shows 43k miles, and total mileage is unknown. The 2.3-liter M127 inline-six was factory equipped with Bosch fuel injection. Power is routed to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. The Ohio title lists “Non-Actual Warning: Odometer Discrepancy” under the Mileage Notation section. Filed under: pagoda, sl, w113