Mercedes-Benz - 230 SL Pagoda - 1966





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Description from the seller
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Original European specification model produced in 1966
• Four owners from new, currently part of a Czech private collection
• Benefits from prior body respray work
• Supplied with de-registered Swedish documentation
HISTORY/OVERVIEW:
Originally delivered to Belgium in 1966 as an European-market specification model, this vehicle is reported to have had four owners from new. It was owned by two proprietors in Belgium, followed by one in Sweden, before joining a private vehicle collection in the Czech Republic. The car received restoration work in the past, which is believed to have included a full body respray and a potential interior refresh, though no formal paperwork from this process is available. Currently, the vehicle is accompanied by de-registered Swedish paperwork and can be registered, with the option for Czech registration if the buyer is a Czech resident.
BODYWORK/PAINT:
The car previously received a complete body respray. However, the underside of the vehicle represents its primary weak point, with visible corrosion present on the side sills.
INTERIOR:
The interior is in a very good condition with nicely upholstered seats and doorpanels. The dashboard is in very good condition as well. The carpet is clean and has little wear on it.
MECHANICS:
The engine and gearbox operate without issues and appear to be the original units, likely having undergone extensive servicing during the previous restoration. Several oil leaks are noted, mainly visible on the underside of the vehicle.
DOCUMENTS:
The car comes with de-registered Swedish paperwork. No historical documentation regarding the past restoration process is available.
The vehicle can be viewed and picked up. Bids do not include transportation or export costs unless stated otherwise. Arranging transport, transfer of ownership, and any applicable export/COC fees are the responsibility of the buyer.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Original European specification model produced in 1966
• Four owners from new, currently part of a Czech private collection
• Benefits from prior body respray work
• Supplied with de-registered Swedish documentation
HISTORY/OVERVIEW:
Originally delivered to Belgium in 1966 as an European-market specification model, this vehicle is reported to have had four owners from new. It was owned by two proprietors in Belgium, followed by one in Sweden, before joining a private vehicle collection in the Czech Republic. The car received restoration work in the past, which is believed to have included a full body respray and a potential interior refresh, though no formal paperwork from this process is available. Currently, the vehicle is accompanied by de-registered Swedish paperwork and can be registered, with the option for Czech registration if the buyer is a Czech resident.
BODYWORK/PAINT:
The car previously received a complete body respray. However, the underside of the vehicle represents its primary weak point, with visible corrosion present on the side sills.
INTERIOR:
The interior is in a very good condition with nicely upholstered seats and doorpanels. The dashboard is in very good condition as well. The carpet is clean and has little wear on it.
MECHANICS:
The engine and gearbox operate without issues and appear to be the original units, likely having undergone extensive servicing during the previous restoration. Several oil leaks are noted, mainly visible on the underside of the vehicle.
DOCUMENTS:
The car comes with de-registered Swedish paperwork. No historical documentation regarding the past restoration process is available.
The vehicle can be viewed and picked up. Bids do not include transportation or export costs unless stated otherwise. Arranging transport, transfer of ownership, and any applicable export/COC fees are the responsibility of the buyer.
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Catawiki always aims to offer you the best possible buying experience. Our experts virtually review and select every vehicle in line with our submission guidelines and we require our sellers to provide the most accurate description of the vehicle. However, providing a fully detailed analysis of the vehicle is extremely difficult, and close to impossible. To guide you, we ask our sellers to provide information about the vehicle’s condition. Please consider that most vehicles for sale are classic vehicles and they often already have a whole life behind them, meaning that even a condition 1 or 2 vehicle might need maintenance to be ready for the road. It is advised to carefully read our submission guidelines that further describe details about the condition grades and types to manage your expectations. Cars are sold “as is”, meaning as described and in the condition they are in at the time of the sale and without any representation, warranty or assumption of liability of any kind as to the condition by Catawiki or by the seller. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from yours, your local garage, or the dealer’s opinion. This does not automatically mean the car does not conform to its description. Before bidding, please check your local legislation regarding vehicle registration. Neither the seller nor Catawiki is responsible for the registration of the vehicle in your country and will not accept a cancellation for your failure to register the vehicle. We also recommend that, if possible, you arrange a viewing with the seller before placing a bid.

