A growing niche swaps a modern AMG M113 5.4L V8 (around 362 hp) into the W113, with Mechatronik-style builds cited as exceeding $400k and BAT examples selling from roughly $88k to $144k. Reception is mixed: admirers love the pace and craft, but purists prefer conversions that keep an OEM-correct look.
M113 AMG V8 restomod conversions
Mercedes-Benz 230/250/280SL Pagoda (W113) · mechanical