1964 Mercedes-Benz SL 230SL

KEY FACTS An elegant and iconic classic roadster, this Mercedes-Benz 230 SL “Pagoda” has covered approximately 1,500 miles since an extensive restoration. Under the bonnet is a 2.3-litre inline-six engine, driving the rear wheels via a four-speed automatic transmission. First registered in 1964, this left-hand-drive example was delivered new in the USA, and is now registered in the UK. The seller states a previous UK owner was a specialist Mercedes-Benz SL restorer who kept it from its 2019 import until the seller acquired it. The seller also reports that a roughly 1,000-hour restoration completed in 2021, circa 1,500 miles ago, included stripping the body to bare metal, replacing the floors, and work on the engine, gearbox, suspension, brakes, electrics, original interior and chrome was carried out, and the car was originally white and is now painted red The odometer shows approximately 95,880 miles, though this is not warranted. EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES Finished in Red over a Black interior. Equipment includes both a hard top and soft top, leather seat upholstery, manual windows, and a radio. There is a digital photo library of the restoration work in progress. CONDITION Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: an extensive restoration was completed in 2021, including replacement floors, etch and epoxy primer, and protective paint throughout the body, engine bay, underbody, and interior structure. The restoration also covered various mechanical, electrical, interior, and chrome work, with the original interior trim and chrome retained. SUMMARY The Mercedes-Benz 230 SL 'Pagoda' is a timeless classic, celebrated for its elegant styling, robust engineering, and engaging driving experience. This particular example benefits from an extensive photo-documented restoration completed in 2021, and has since been magazine featured. it would make a stylish addition to any collection of classics, rea