Mercedes-Benz SL 250

Pagode California Manual - Belgium Delivery

Mercedes-Benz 250 SL Pagoda "California"

First registration 08.08.1967
56 662 km on the clock (5 digits - real 156 662 km)
EU delivery, first registratiom in Belgium - Mercedes-Benz Europa Automobiles Bruxelles
Currently in Belgian registration
4-speed manual gearbox
Original services book with owners manual
2.5L Inline-6 / 150 hp / 110 kW / RWD
Original Tunis-Beige metallic with cognac leather seats, brown carpet
Spare wheel and cover included
Last big maintenance 10.2024 / invoice for 4 800 euros
California version, no soft top, only the hardtop, 2+2 seats from factory
Ready to drive any distance

Carnet de Service
750 km / 16.08.1967 / Mercedes-Benz Europa, Brussels
4 920 km / 6.11.1967 / Mercedes-Benz Europa, Brussels
7 500 km / 09.02.1968 / Mercedes-Benz Europa, Brussels
10 060 km / 29.04.1968 / Mercedes-Benz Europa, Brussels
12 600 km / 08.07.1968 / Mercedes-Benz Europa, Brussels
14 900 km / 30.07.1968 / Mercedes-Benz Europa, Brussels
17 500 km / 20.09.1968 / Mercedes-Benz Europa, Brussels
20 100 km / 25.02.1969 / Mercedes-Benz Europa, Brussels
26 600 km / 04.08.1969 / Mercedes-Benz Europa, Brussels
29 000 km / 23.09.1969 / Mercedes-Benz Europa, Brussels
31 100 km / 11.03.1970 / Mercedes-Benz Europa, Brussels
34 700 km / 01.07.1970 / Mercedes-Benz Europa, Brussels
37 800 km / 28.08.1970 / Mercedes-Benz Europa, Brussels
40 211 km / 22.12.1970 / Mercedes-Benz Europa, Brussels
42 600 km / 06.05.1971 / Mercedes-Benz Europa, Brussels
45 000 km / 26.07.1971 / Mercedes-Benz Europa, Brussels
50 200 km / 15.11.1971 / Mercedes-Benz Europa, Brussels
55 200 km / 23.05.1972 / Mercedes-Benz Europa, Brussels
59 751 km / 15.09.1972 / Garage R. Maus, Bruxelles
62 535 km / 28.11.1972 / Garage R. Maus, Bruxelles
65 190 km / 29.03.1973 / Garage R. Maus, Bruxelles
70 524 km / 13.09.1973 / Garage R. Maus, Bruxelles
75 155 km / 27.02.1974 / Van Crean
79 520 km / 13.09.1974 / Van Crean

Story

This beautiful example in Tunis-Beige metallic was delivered to its first owner in Belgium in August 1967. After a few years, the 250SL was sold in 1971 to a family friend, who has owned the car for 53 years since then.
The 250SL has had only one owner and the full service history is available. The service book is stamped by Mercedes and a further stack of service invoices confirms that this is a true enthusiast's car.
Currently, this original Pagoda has covered just 156,000 km, meaning it has only been used for leisure trips in the most perfect conditions.
What's more, the car comes with the original owner's manual and two additional manuals specific to the 250SL engine and W113 body.

This Pagoda stands out from all the others because it is exceptionally original, completely unrestored and beautifully patinated.

The incredible level of originality of this Pagoda makes it look like a real time capsule.
The superb original chrome, woodwork and carpets show no signs of wear.
The leather is beautifully maintained and, as a result, the seats, door panels and dashboard are as pleasing to the eye as they were on the day of delivery.
The interior is complemented by an original Philips radio and a sporty manual gear lever.
The car starts easily and, with 150 bhp, has plenty of power to spare.
The gearbox shifts smoothly, the seats are extremely comfortable and the steering is pleasantly light. Needless to say, driving this beauty is an absolute pleasure.

Although the first 250SL resembled the classic 230 aesthetically, from the outset it benefited from technical modifications and innovations that would later be found on the 280.
These modifications allowed the 250SL to look like a beautiful 230, but feel like a newer 280 when driving.
A total of 48,912 Pagodas were produced, of which the 250SL is by far the rarest, with just one year of production and 5,196 examples.
A 250 SL manual “California” is a unique model, named after the American state because this special version was mainly ordered in warmer climates.
While a typical Pagoda could be fitted with optional single rear seats, the California was distinguished by the use of a large double rear bench seat.

This unique Pagoda is one in a thousand and meets all possible criteria: a completely unrestored Belgian car in its original paintwork, the sought-after 250 engine with manual gearbox, a rare Californian soft top and ownership by the same family of Mercedes enthusiasts for over 50 years.

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