1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Roadster

Debuted at the March 1967 Geneva Show, the Mercedes-Benz 250SL advanced the W113 'Pagoda' series established by the 230SL in 1963. 5 litres with new seven-main bearing architecture, and new four-wheel disc brakes with a power regulator to reduce rear-wheel over-braking were added. Despite its all-around excellence, production of the 250SL was very brief — just 5,196 examples built in all, with only 1,761 exported new to the United States.

Benefiting from a 2016–2023 comprehensive restoration totaling over $70,000, this splendid 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Roadster was sold new in Dallas, Texas. The rarest model of the W113 Pagoda series, it has been cherished by just four documented owners, with the Grand Rapids Classics Auto Museum being the fifth. A large file of records and invoices, including correspondence from Mercedes-Benz Club of America and Pagoda SL group members, and an MB data card document this example.

Finished in 180 G Silver Grey over 116 Caviar MBTex (black) with a Silver Grey hardtop and black soft top, factory options include single seats, an automatic transmission, rear jump seat, and desirable power steering. Other items include air-conditioning, Blaupunkt Frankfurt radio, and a set of period-style luggage. In 2023, this 250SL was exhibited at the Palm Beach Concours and Wheels Across the Pond show.