I have recently come across two nice original Pagodas that were in storage for 20 plus years. The first is a 89,000 mile 1968 250SL serial number 3440 which is papyrus white with medium blue tex. Other than a bit of paint work on the left front fender, this car is all original with the original soft top in the well. This car I bought and I am re-commissioning it as I write this. It has had new points, new plugs, new cap, new calipers and hoses and all new hoses belts and fluid changes. So far it runs great.
The second one I found is a less than 15,000 mile 1967 250SL that came to the states from Switzerland. (still has Swiss plates on it) This car is totally unmolested. It is 050 white with caviar MB tex interior. It is a manual 4 speed.l
Unfortunately, the lady owner has had it in storage for well over 20 plus years and will not sell it. I would buy this car if she wanted to sell it. No pictures as I did not have my phone or camera with me. But I can tell you all the clamps, and hoses are all original The four tires on the ground (all flat) are very early Dunlops SP 57's. It has the original Phoenix spare.
So, they are still out there, I have found three just this summer and I am not even looking for them.
Pete Lesler
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