Mercedes-Benz 230SL 1966 Pagoda LHD Manual Re-stored

 Mercedes-Benz 230SL 1966 Pagoda
Registration:    PBY 399D
Chassis Number:    11304210016669
Original Engine Number:    12798110012962
Odometer reading:  54. 99Miles / 86. 79 Km


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The Mercedes-Benz W113 roadsters. designed by Paul Bracq. were produced from 1963 through to 1971. They were known as the 'pagoda roof' SL. All models boast an inline six-cylinder engine with multi-port fuel injection using a mechanical pump system adapted from the diesel motors. Rear-wheel drive configuration was complemented by independent rear suspension. a feature that greatly improved road handling. Most of these early SL's were sold with both the removable hard top and a soft top. In 1960. Nallinger eventually proposed to develop a completely new 220SL design. based on technology from the W112. This led to the W113 platform. with an improved fuel-injected 2. 3 litre M127 inline-six engine and the distinctive 'pagoda' hardtop roof. The 230SL made a remarkable debut at the prestigious Geneva Motor Show in March 1963 where Nallinger introduced it as follows; "It was our aim to create a very safe and fast sports car with high performance which. despite its sports characteristics. provides a very high degree of travelling comfort. "

This left hand drive manual transmission Mercedes-Benz 230SL was imported from the USA approximately five years ago and has been the subject of a restoration. The blue coachwork is in good order and the contrasting red interior appears to show little sign of wear. Dry stored in the winter months. this 230SL has been used very little. on the odd occasions it is used the SL. described as being "delightful" to drive with no major mechanical faults. Supplied with a V5 registration document and a current MoT test certificate valid until 24th May. 2014. these distinctive roof shape SL models are amongst the best-loved sports cars of their day and still remain highly sought after by collectors.

Production of the 230 SL commenced in June 1963 and ended on 5 January 1967. Its chassis was based on the W 111 sedan platform. with a reduced wheelbase by 30 cm (11. 8 in). recirculating ball steering (with optional power steering). double wishbone front suspension and an independent single-joint. low-pivot swing rear-axle with transverse compensator spring. The dual-circuit brake system had front disc brakes and power-assisted rear drum brakes. The 230 SL was offered with a 4-speed manual transmission. or an optional. very responsive fluid coupled (no torque converter) 4-speed automatic transmission. which was popular for US models. From May 1966. the ZF S5-20 5-speed manual transmission was available as an additional option. which was particularly popular in Italy.

The 2. 08 cc (2. 3 L) M127. II inline-six engine with 150 PS (110 kW; 150 hp) and 196 N•m (145 lb•ft) torque was based on Mercedes-Benz' venerable M180 inline-six with four main bearings and mechanical Bosch multi-port fuel injection.
 Mercedes-Benz made a number of modifications to boost its power. including increasing displacement from 2. 97 cc (2. 2 L). and using a completely new cylinder head with a higher compression ratio (9. 3 vs. 8. 7). enlarged valves and a modified camshaft. A fuel injection pump with six plungers instead of two was fitted. which allowed placing the nozzles in the cylinder head and "shooting" the fuel through the intake manifold and open valves directly into the combustion chambers. [6] An optional oil-water heat exchanger was also available.

Mercedes-Benz Chief Engineer Rudolf Uhlenhaut. who was as competent behind the wheel as any racing driver. demonstrated the capabilities of the 230 SL on the tight three-quarter mile Annemasse Vétraz-Monthoux race track in 1963. where he put up a best lap time of 47. 5 seconds vs. 47. 3 seconds by Grand Prix driver Mike Parkes on his 3 liter V12 Ferrari 250 GT.

A brief chronology of the most notable changes made to the 230 SL
10/1963: First 230 SL with automatic transmission.

09/1964: Spare tire well removed. tire mounted horizontally.

11/1964: Optional tinted/thermal glass and new soft-top with steel bows (distinguished by missing chrome trim on the outer trailing edge).

04/1964: US models with radio Becker Europa TR instead of Europa TG.

08/1965: Some harmonization with new W 108/W 109 sedans. incl. new floor panels. combined brake and clutch fluid reservoir. trunk light and interior changes. US models with hazard lights.

03/1966: Mounts for three-point seat belts added.

05/1966: Optional ZF 5-speed manual transmission; rare and now very desirable.

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