5th Sep, 2020 10:30 GMT/BST

Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia

 
  Lot 2273
 

2273

1965 Mercedes Pagoda 230 SL Coupe (Manual) Date of first registration: 11/02/1965 Registration...

1965 Mercedes Pagoda 230 SL Coupe (Manual)
Date of first registration: 11/02/1965
Registration number: YJR 972
VIN number: 11304220008407
Engine number: 12798120007326
MOT expires: 11 02 2021
V5C present listing 1 former keepers, same owner since 1977
Current mileage shown: 91,966
2306cc
White/Black

- Maintained by the same local garage since ownership
- With previous Mots for '68, '69, '71, '72 ' 73, '74, '75 ', '78
- Includes original handbook, catalogue and service book (lacking stamps)

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Sold for £48,000
Estimated at £20,000 - £30,000


 

Body Work: 2 Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 2 Glass: 3 Paint: 1 Wheels/tyres: 2 Door shut: 4 Door Gap: 3 Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 3 Headlining: 3 Seats: 3 Trim: 2-3 Mechanical components: 2 Running: 3 Starting: 3 Under Bonnet: 3 Underneath: 2-3 Brakes: 2 Gearbox/Clutch: 2 Suspension: 2 Ancillary components: 2 Main components: 2 A very original example of this 1960s classic Mercedes. Just out of long-term storage. Structurally in sound order with no obvious rust issues. Paint is crazed and peeling in places. Chrome work is dull and partly pitted. Wheels and tyres will need refurbishment. Interior grubby and marked but essentially in acceptable condition. Carpets faded and worn. Evidence of rust on inner wings and floor pans. Underneath coated in a mixture of old engine oil and wax oil. Straight panels, doors, boot lid and bonnet shut sufficiently. Right hand drive. With soft top. The engine and body have matching numbers

 


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