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1966 Mercedes 230SL, extremely rare 3 seater

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Location: Denver, Colorado, United States
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: SL-Class
SubModel: 3 Seater
Type: Convertible with removable hard top
Year: 1966
Mileage: 42,622
Color: Cream
Engine size: 2778 cc
Number of cylinders: 6
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual, 4 speed
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Red
Drive side: Left-hand drive
Options: 3rd seat, removable hard top, Driving lights, Seat Belts, Alarm System, On-board battery charger with battery cut-off, Convertible, Leather Seats
Vehicle Title: Clear

1966 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Description

This is the iconic Mercedes “Pagoda” W113 in excellent, original condition*. It has a factory installed side facing rear seat, which they only made 600. It is Cream with original red interior, and a huge head turner. Complete inspection report available from Colorado’s premier Mercedes mechanic, who said in his lifetime career has only seen one other 3-seater. This car has been owned by the same family/friend for 30+ years and has rarely been driven. Always garaged, never driven in wet conditions. Original woodwork, mirrors, leather, carpeting, gauges, clock, Becker radio, and lenses! Includes an original parts manual. Even has the driving lights option. Has both tops, the soft top appears to be original, the rear window is clear, it does have a couple of small patches. The body is completely clean, a few minor dings in the chrome, original lenses. Starts easily, runs well, 4 speed manual transmission, clutch is new and shifts smoothly. Handles as it should. Brakes are good. Good tires. Lots of photos available. Valued by Haggerty at asking price. This is a true collector’s edition and not to be missed!

* Non-original items;

Body repainted in original color by Mercedes certified shop (hard top was not repainted)

Engine has been upgraded to a 2.8ltr fuel injected engine, will burn 98 octane (racing fuel), it is really fast!

High end alarm system added

On board battery charger and battery cutoff added

Stereo speakers added

Exhaust headers (just replaced) and resonator (repro)

Front floor mats

Turn signal/wiper lever (excellent reproduction)

Seat belts added

Contact C Simon at 66mercedes230sl@gmail.com for additional information

Noteworthy people who own(ed) a Pagoda; (from Wiki)

Charlton Heston[20]

David Coulthard owns a midnight blue (904G) 1971 280 SL

Tony Curtis[20]

John Lennon owned a dark blue (332G) 1965 230 SL,[20] which was for sale for $495,000 in 2011[25]

John Travolta owns a Havana brown (408G) 1970 280 SL,[26] which was stolen in September 2011[27]

Kate Moss owns a metallic blue (387H) 280 SL[28]

Nico Rosberg[29]

Peter Ustinov[20]

Sophia Loren[20]

Stirling Moss[30]

Colin Powell[31]

Technical data Mercedes-Benz SL (W113)[1] (Manufacturer's figures except where stated)

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Mercedes-Benz	230 SL	250 SL	280 SL
Produced:	1963–1967	1966–1968	1967–1971
Chassis code:	W113.042	W113.043	W113.044
Engine:	6-cylinder-inline engine (four-stroke), front-mounted
Engine code:	M127.II	M129.II	M130
Bore x Stroke:	82mm (3.2in) x 72.8mm (2.9in)	82mm (3.2in) x 78.8mm (3.1in)	86.5mm (3.4in) x 78.8mm (3.1in)
Displacement:	2308 cc	2496 cc	2778 cc
Max. Power @ rpm:	150PS (110kW; 150hp) @ 5500	150PS (110kW; 150hp) @ 5500	170PS (130kW; 170hp) @ 5750
Max. Torque @ rpm:	196N·m (145lb·ft) @ 4200	216N·m (159lb·ft) @ 4200	240N·m (180lb·ft) @ 4500
Compression Ratio:	9.3: 1	9.5: 1	9.5: 1
Fuel feed:	Multi-port fuel injection, Bosch mechanical injection pump
Fuel tank capacity:	65L (17.2USgal; 14.3impgal)	82L (21.7USgal; 18.0impgal)
Valvetrain:	SOHC, single roller chain	SOHC, duplex chain
Cooling:	Water
Gearbox:	4-speed manual, 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual rear wheel drive, standard axle ratio 3.75:1 (on request 3.69:1 or 3.92:1)
Electrical system:	12 volt
Front suspension:	Double wishbones, coil springs, stabilising bar
Rear suspension::	Swing axle, radius arms, compensating spring, coil springs
Brakes:	Disc/Drum brakes (Ø 253mm (10.0in) front, 230mm (9.1in) rear), power assisted	Disc brakes all around (Ø 273mm (10.7in) front, 279mm (11.0in) rear), power assisted
Steering:	Recirculating ball steering, on request power-assisted
Body structure:	Sheet steel, monocoque (unibody) construction
Dry weight:	1,300kg (2,900lb) (hardtop + 49kg (108lb))	1,360kg (3,000lb) (hardtop + 49kg (108lb))
Loaded weight:	1,650kg (3,640lb)	1,715kg (3,781lb)
Track front/ rear:	1,485mm (58.5in) 1,485mm (58.5in)
Wheelbase:	2,400mm (94in)
Length:	4,285mm (168.7in)
Width:	1,760mm (69in)
Height:	1,305mm (51.4in)
Tyre/Tire sizes:	185 HR 14
Top speed:	200km/h (120mph)	195km/h (121mph)	200km/h (124mph)
Fuel Consumption (estimate):	15.0 litres per 100 kilometres (18.8mpg‑imp; 15.7mpg‑US)	16.0 litres per 100 kilometres (17.7mpg‑imp; 14.7mpg‑US)	16.5 litres per 100 kilometres (17.1mpg‑imp; 14.3mpg‑US)
Price Germany USA:	22,200 DM $7,506−$7,907, later $6,185−$6,587[24]	22,800 DM $6,485−$6,897	24,300 DM $6,485−$6,897, later $7,469−$7,909