3 excellent Pagodas at Monterey...

[ghenne]

There look to be 3 top-shelf 230SL’s coming up for auction. Does not happen often:
 
https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mo23/monterey/lots/r0035-1965-mercedes-benz-230-sl-pagoda/1349987
 
https://www.goodingco.com/lot/1963-mercedes-benz-230-sl-1/
 
https://www.goodingco.com/lot/1966-mercedes-benz-230-sl-roadster/
 

[lreppond]

It’s nice to see some beautiful 230SL’s commanding such high estimates.  Each looks lovely in these presentations.

[mdsalemi]

The first two are MB Classic Center restorations. I couldn't find mention of the third. While no restoration is inexpensive, the CC restorations can be more costly than most.

[bogeyman]

I could never understand why so many of the rear quarter chrome strips are mis-aligned or missing altogether? The third example here has this also...

[dirkbalter]

I could never understand why so many of the rear quarter chrome strips are mis-aligned or missing altogether? The third example here has this also...

Where are the chrome strips missing?

[RAY]

I think the chrome strips are misaligned on the last one. They are lined up with the top edge of the rear bumper but should be aligned to the bottom edge ?

[dirkbalter]

Got it and yes these look bad.

[thelews]

I'm familiar with the first one.  My friend owned it.  It was remarkable BEFORE it was restored by Classic.  Drove beautifully.

http://www.memory-motors.com/Show_Car.php?CAR_ID=136

[rwmastel]

Now I know what my Arabian Grey would look like if re-applied fresh.

[Lorsar]

Rodd, the description says that it is graphite gray.  Here's an example of arabian gray

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-mercedes-benz-280sl-84/

[zak]

Wow. All 3 are stunning.  It is good to see these value estimates.
Interesting to see that the last 2 have the euro headlights.
I wonder if they are orig euro market cars or not ?

In a judged competition would installing euro headlights in a US market car lose you points ?

jz

[mdsalemi]

In a judged competition would installing euro headlights in a US market car lose you points ?

I think the only judged competition where it would matter is in an MBCA Concours. My guess is it might be a tie breaker kind of thing...and maybe if there were a "mix" of Euro and non Euro items it may have some points or fractions removed, you know--USA bumper overriders and Euro lights, etc.