1966 Mercedes-Benz W113 230 SL from UK and Ireland
Summary:
Just gorgeous
Faults:
Distributor needed to be helped out with electronic ignition.
The jets on the cold start valve can get blocked.
Heater control levers are stuck.
Bonnet can come away from it's anchoring.
General Comments:
Beautifully engineered well balanced car. Can roll a bit on sharp corners - but a real blast to drive at the higher end of the rev range.
Speed (mph) = revs/50 in top gear (fourth). Engine sounds lovely in tunnels.
Drop dead gorgeous with the hardtop on, and will bring you back from the dead when topless. A real automotive masterpiece of design.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 30th June, 2009
15th Oct 2009, 05:51
As a Pagoda owner myself, I'm in complete agreement except for the fact, that these cars were hand-built. The correct term would be partially hand-finished.
As you mention, the FI pump is the Achilles heel as it is both complicated and expensive to replace if it packs up.
Best regards.