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This 1964 Mercedes 230SL Pagoda has 46,500km (5-digit odometer). The seller states that the car is in good general condition and has a valid MOT. An appraisal report by Cérède Bonoron Expertises, a recognized specialist in classic vehicles and a court-appointed expert in classic cars for the Paris Court of Appeal, is available in the gallery. This Pagoda was fully restored between 2012 and 2014, then stopped from 2014 to 2023. The seller has put it back on the road with all fluids changed and a complete check-up.
Externally, the car is in good condition. The "Kupfer Metalic DB463" coppery-brown metallic paintwork shows only a few defects visible in the gallery. The expert notes a very slight dent on the top of the left front fender, various very slight cracks, notably in the front hood surround, and surface corrosion under the paintwork of the front bay, in the right wiper shaft surround. Photos of the underpinnings are available in the gallery, and the expert notes that they are in correct, original condition. A wax treatment has been applied (on sound bases).
The interior is in very good condition. The expert notes that it has been restored to its original condition. The hood cover trim and steering wheel center have recently been relined identically. The carpets are original and in fair condition, with slight tears and other minor defects. The dashboard trim is original and undistorted. The varnish covering them is cracked. He notes the absence of the left seat tilt pull and the average condition of the trunk seal. The soft top has been redone and its canvas is in very good condition. The heating controls work perfectly.
The 2.3-liter 6-cylinder developed 150 hp when it left the factory. The expert notes that the engine runs satisfactorily, with no abnormal noises. The points noted in the report concerning the radiator and seepage have been reviewed. It will benefit from a standard overhaul prior to sale.
The car has its 4 original rims in good condition, fitted with old but slightly worn tires. The car brakes well, the brake calipers have been overhauled and the shock absorbers replaced following the expert's remarks.
The seller is a professional located in Bourgoin-Jallieu (38), France, and accepts visits during the sale. The car will be sold with its French registration (FIV) and an appraisal report. The seller undertakes to provide a favorable CT less than 6 months old for the sale.
The seller wished to define a reserve price.
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