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Mercedes-Benz SL230 PAGODA 1967
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Mercedes-Benz SL230 PAGODA 1967
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An Iconic Mercedes sportster, that's better suited to cultured cruising than hair raising.
Classics, don't come more timelessly elegant than the Pagoda Mercedes, in any setting, and these cars are perfectly capable of crossing continents without breaking into a sweat. Now, much more valuable than the R107 SL that succeeded it, Pagoda (codenamed W113 by Mercedes) values are on a trajectory that few could have foreseen just a couple of years ago.
Some eye-watering values mean tarted-up cars aren't rare – especially ex-US examples. Many SL's are imports from the sunshine states, where the heat has taken its toll on rubber and trim and paint. On the other hand, European left-hand drive cars are more likely to have been cherished, but as there's little difference in values between left and right-hand drive cars, you're better off going for one of the latter.
Despite its two-seater convertible configuration and sharp styling, the Pagoda SL is much more of a cruiser than sports car. In place of colossal maximum speed and breath-taking acceleration, the magic of this car lies instead in its refinement, comfort and superb road behaviour.
ABOUT THIS CAR
- This is a NZ New, factory RHD car.
- Mint Condition – very useable classic.
- Excellent grip, handling, seating, brakes and fuel economy.
- Brand New Soft Top
- All Vinyl redone
- Woodwork re polished
- Brand New Soft top
- Spare Wheel / Jack all with car
- Good service history.
A great investment, as values are soaring. If you've taken your eye off the Pagoda ball over the past couple of years, you'll be amazed at how far and how fast values have climbed. You'll now need at least NZD80K to secure a 230 Pagoda that isn't a liability and we all know what restoration costs nowadays (I personally know of a 230SL, that was restored at a cost of NZD100K+ recently.)
At this year's Essen classic show in Germany, there were numerous Pagodas for sale at around 200,000 euros – and they were finding buyers. Despite such a stratospheric – and swift – increase in values, we are convinced that the trend is set to continue.
This is a very clean example – best described as Mint rather than Concours, suitable for a lot of people out there, who are after a really good Pagoda; for those people, who have accepted that to secure a good example, they've got to dig deep.
Will be sold WOF'd and Registered if sold in New Zealand.
TRANSPORT / SHIPPING CAN BE ORGANISED ON THIS VEHICLE ON BUYER'S BEHALF AT BUYERS COST.
Viewing is STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT only.
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DISCLAIMER (PLEASE READ)
NOTIFICATION AS TO NATURE OF GOODS IN TERMS OF THE CONSUMER GUARANTEES ACT 1993
Waimak Classic Cars Ltd is a New Zealand registered company and accepts that the vehicle being sold must be of “acceptable quality” in terms of section 7 of the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (the Act) having regard to “the nature of the goods”.
Waimak Classic Cars is not aware of any specific defects with the vehicle, however (a) such a vehicle being a classic vehicle may have mechanical breakdowns, electrical failures at inconvenient times and maintenance costs being part of and parcel of ownership of a classic vehicle; (b) reliability is a combination of the particular nature of the classic vehicle, how it is being driven, how it has been maintained, and to a certain extent luck; (c) because of the age of the vehicle, and its propensity to rust, it is likely that the vehicle would have been fully or partially restored, or at least repainted at some point in its life, maybe even more than once. Waimak Classic Cars does not know, and cannot give advice on how good any restoration work on the vehicle had been.
The Purchaser acknowledges that the vehicle is being sold as a classic car; that in terms of the Act and the nature of the goods, the vehicle is an old car, bike or boat, that may have visual and hidden faults, unlike a new motor vehicle.
The Purchaser is encouraged to personally fully inspect the vehicle and also to have the vehicle inspected, and fully assessed by an experienced, independent, specialist garage - before committing to purchase. While the Purchaser is entitled to rely on statements given by Waimak Classic Cars as being correct, where goods such as vehicles are concerned, with so many moving parts and rust being an issue with older vehicles; a Purchaser who chooses not to seek independent professional assistance when assessing the quality of what they propose to buy is considered as buying at their own risk, and if the vehicle then turns out to be of less than the represented quality, or not up to the Purchaser's expectation, or in the Purchaser opinion not fit for purpose; then the Purchaser is considered to have contributed to their own loss and should not expect any refunds or betterment from Waimak Classic Cars.
The Purchaser acknowledges that they have read and fully understand this notification and the nature of a car which is many years old.
For more information about this vehicle, please contact us Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 6:00pm (New Zealand Standard Time) on +64 (0) 3 310-6485. Alternatively, you may email us at [email protected] anytime.
PLEASE NOTE: Waimak Classic Cars is Not a car yard dealer type of operation. As a result, we do not operate through fixed opening hours and viewing is By Appointment Only.