A splendid one Mercedes-Benz 280 SL “Pagoda” of 1968 will be auctioned by the specialists at RM Sotheby’s, in the sale session of 9-10 October, which will take place in HersheyPennsylvania (USA). This remains one of the glamorous cars still accessible to a relatively high number of people, but it is certainly not popular. Suffice it to say that the estimates of the eve dance in a range of figures between 70 thousand and 90 thousand dollars, equal to 63 thousand and 81 thousand euros respectively (with today’s exchange rate). These are values far from the parameters of accessibility of ordinary mortals, forced to live on salaries, wages or income from small businesses or crafts. For them, an object of this kind remains an unattainable dream.
The Mercedes-Benz 280 SL “Pagoda” offered to the temptation of potential buyers is dressed in a Signal Red (568) paintwork, which is also found on the matching hardtop. This is the correct factory colour and lends an energetic image to the elegant “star” model, projected into the dimension of the Sweet Lifein a contemporary key. At the time of cataloguing, its mileage was less than 76 thousand miles: considering its age, it can be said that it was used little. For a couple of decades it has belonged to the same family, which has taken adequate care of it.
Suitable for open-air emotions, perhaps on the most chic seafronts on the planet, this car offers excellent doses of comfort, thanks also to the power steering, the automatic transmission and air conditioning. Beloved in its historical period for its elegant style and its undeniable charm, the Mercedes-Benz 230 SL “Pagoda” continues to occupy an important space in the hearts of enthusiasts. The German two-seater convertible has a cinematic scent, which contributes to its collector appeal. The engine 6 cylinders in line from 2.8 liters of displacement provides a round and pleasant operation for the auditory system. This benefits from the fluid and mellow notes with which it expresses its voice. All this makes the dynamic experience even more seductive.
Source | RM Sotheby’s
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