Mercedes
230SL Pagoda
Germany, 1967
170 w x 70 d x 51 h inches
This car originally belonged to the actress Donna Reed. Manufactured in Germany, this example is one of only 185 cars of this model produced in the year 1967 (of which 142 were shipped to the United States). Sold with original manuals, service booklets, various service records and ephemera.
The styling of the 230SL is both conservative in its silhouette and sporty in its details. An unmistakable SL grill with its prominent Mercedes star is framed by large headlights and a masculine hood whose additional midline hump accommodates an upright, 6-cylinder engine. This example has the optional convertible hardtop with its distinctive Pagoda roofline, curved upward slightly at the sides to increase rigidity and sightlines. More of a luxury touring car than an all-out sports car, the Mercedes 230SL has outstanding handling qualities and a high degree of comfort.
Estimate: $25,000–35,000
Provenance: Donna Reed, California | Dr. Flynn | Jeff Sferra, San Diego | Private collection
1967 Mercedes 230SL Coupe Roadster VIN/ID: 113.042-12-019584 Speedometer (as of 11/24/09): 92,531 miles Chassis number: 113.042-12-019584 Engine type: M127; Engine number: 604618 Information ID plate: 426-434-491-508 670H 670H 6 113042-12-7 6 00393-04618 6 cylinder ohv, water cooled, fuel injected engine Automatic transmission with fluid coupling plus two planetary gear sets for 4 speeds: forward, neutral, park and reverse Power steering Power brakes Heating/Defrosting system This car originally belonged to the actress Donna Reed. Manufactured in Germany, this example is one of only 185 cars of this model produced in the year 1967 (of which 142 were shipped to the United States). Sold with original manuals, service booklets, various service records and ephemera. Exterior: Very fine no impact, no rust body taken down to bare metal and prepared well for an excellent repaint in the original Ivory color. Minor chips to wheel well and front. Excellent exterior chrome and hardware, most of which has been rechromed. Rubber seals and grommets mostly replaced with new issue parts and in excellent condition. Glass and lenses in fine original condition (one window has slight discoloring). Tires, wheels and hubs in very good condition. Soft top and hard top are each in excellent condition. Interior: Refurbished with new MB Tex black interior. Original carpets are in good condition and clean with small frays to edges and curling on the driver’s side of the vehicle. All dash instruments operate as they should as do all lights and accessories. Seats, panels, glove box and dashboard are all in excellent condition. Trunk is in excellent condition; retaining original manuals, tools and spare tire. Undercarriage: In superior condition with a new stainless exhaust system installed c. 1990. Rear axle is in good condition with no audible noises in travel. All suspension components, including steering are in excellent condition. Brakes redone at 82,000 miles and apply quickly and handle very well. Mechanics: Engine completely overhauled at approximately 76,000 miles. Car leaks gas when started, it appears to be from the fuel pump.
