The Mercedes-Benz W 113 is a two-seat luxury roadster / coupé, introduced at the 1963 Geneva Motor Show and produced from 1963 through 1971. It replaced both the 300 SL (W 198) and the 190 SL (W 121 BII). Of the 48,912 W 113 SLs produced, 19,440 were sold in the US.

Timelessly styled by the great Paul Bracq, the W113 is revered by many enthusiasts as his most beautiful creation. The Pagoda was introduced to the world as the 230SL, the first modern-production SL in the Mercedes-Benz lineup.

The Mercedes W113 series was a two-seat roadster/coupé manufactured in three different models from 1963 to 1971 replacing the Mercedes 190SL and the 300SL classes. With 48,913 produced during the period, the W 113 class combined safety with a …

2022年7月7日 · Looking to buy a Mercedes Pagoda W113? Our buying guide outlines a number of things to consider before handing over the cash.

We collaborate on a Technical Manual for the Pagoda SL Group, the International Club for Mercedes Benz 230 SL / 250 SL / 280 SL Roadsters of the W113 series. The information that is collected here derives from a number of sources, but mainly the old Yahoo W113 Group and the Pagoda SL Group Forums.

5 天之前 · Mercedes-Benz has had an on-off relationship with its two-tiered sports car lineup. More recently there has been the SL/SLK, but the original was the 300SL / 190SL dichotomy. The 300SL, whether in Gullwing or Roadster form, was of course a classic for the ages, while the 190 was a handsome but relatively heavy, underpowered boulevardier.

2025年2月21日 · Mercedes W113 tells the story of the 250SL and 280SL detailing their evolution technical upgrades safety regulations and unique variants.

2013年5月8日 · In their day, the 1963–1971 Mercedes-Benz 230SL, 250SL, and 280SL (known internally by their chassis code, W113) had a unique capacity to both impress and perplex critics.

2021年4月30日 · Arriving in 1963, the new SL used a shortened W111 Fintail platform and technology from the new W112… hence W113. The beautiful styling of the gently inwardly sloping roof would earn it the nickname ‘Pagoda’. Penned by Paul Bracq, this now iconic design is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful cars of all time.

Not only does finding a 40ish year old car that has not been altered by numerous past owners add your enjoyment of the car; the more original features that you can substantiate the better when it comes time to sell your treasure.