1967 Mercedes-Benz

Duncan Hamilton are pleased to offer this 250 SL version of the Mercedes Pagoda which is the rarest of them all, with a production run of just over a year. It benefited from the stiffer, sportier suspension of the early 230 model but was much more agile with more torque, making it better suited to an automatic gearbox which is always the preferred option for these cars. Power steering was a cost option but in reality most cars were built with it. The 250 was also the first model to be offered as a 2+2 “California” coupe which had a rear bench seat and hard top but no soft top.

This car is a 1967 250 SL “California” in its original colour, Mercedes Moss Green with a beautifully contrasting Ivory/cream leather interior. This is an Original RHD UK car.

This Pagoda has never had or needed a restoration, although it was repainted in 2012 due to fading of the original paint. In the last few hundred miles it has been treated to a re-commissioning and an engine service.

The upper body and underside of this car are in very good condition – the original spot welds are still present where the outer wings meet the inner ones, the underside appears to be completely original and the panel fit is good. The engine had a rebuild as well as the gearbox . The power steering and suspension are all functioning well and it drives beautifully.