Mercedes-Benz 230 SL 230 SL Pagoda

Better Performance are delighted to bring to market this fantastic opportunity to buy into a piece of history. Built to order in October 1964 for Second Lieutenant. George Beardsley of the Second Battalion, 73 Artillery US Forces. Factory specified in Arabian Grey over Special Upholstery: Red Leather with US equipment and English Instruments. Its original invoice totals 23,495 Deutsche Marks. A host of historical documentation including its original bill of sale, shipment history from Bremen to New Orleans in 1965 and passing of hands during its life in American. After 56 years in America the car was imported into the UK in 2021 where its resided ever since. Due to its importation, its V5C stipulates 1 total owner, however reading through its documentation we can account for 3 owners during its life in the states.