Classic Car Auctions
Lot 323
The Pagoda's crisp understated looks, subtle elegance and legendary build quality have assured its continued popularity.This 1964, left-hand drive, German-spec, 230SL was delivered new to Berlin finished in Dark Bordeaux Red (DB573G) with a matching hardtop, Parchment interior and Beige soft topExported to Texas in the mid-sixties by its next owner who subsequently sold it to an enthusiast in Virginia, who was to use it lightly for the following 32 yearsThe engine was replaced in 2007 with a factory-correct M127 II unit (included in a £15,000 bill). Only some 3,000 miles sinceMuch recent attention by our vendor including welding to the floorplan, new carpets and a new soft topDark Bordeaux Red is a rare colour for a Pagoda and when combined with the lovely Parchment interior and the new Maroon carpets piped in beige, the result is a real head-turnerIn our vendor's words "It drives beautifully, it's unrestored, a good quality driver or a full nut and bolt candidate later on"With 122,200km (75,310m) indicated, and only 3,000 of these on the new engine, we feel this remarkably pretty little 'Pagoda' is sensibly guidedSpecificationMake: MERCEDESModel: 230SLYear: 1964Chassis Number: 11304212008981Registration Number: CCN 748BTransmission: AutomaticEngine Number: 113042120089811Drive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 21207 KMMake: LHD
