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Pagoda Expert Brian Peters: More restoration tips
Our 230/250/280SL expert Brian Peters’ November installment reveals more insider tips when evaluating any “Pagoda” SL. What looks like non-original sloppy underhood paintwork proves to be otherwise after some investigation.
The Pininfarina 230SL
Perhaps the only special bodied Mercedes-Benz Pagoda, the Pininfarina 230SL is a stunning coupe, and perhaps the most valuable 113 chassis constructed.
Auction Action: Monterey 2009
Auction results from Monterey are always looked to as a mid-year barometer for collectible car prices. How did collectible Mercedes-Benz prices fare? Editor Roy Spencer was on hand to inspect the cars and evaluate results.
Monterey 2009: The Mercedes-Benz Classic Center
Monterey week 2009 was another unforgettable week of amazing events. One of the highlights most certainly had to be the extraordinary exhibit of the Mercedes-Benz racing “Silver Arrows” displayed at the Classic Center’s pavilion.
Pagoda expert advise: Front fender spot welds and firewall pads.
Well known for his spectacular 280SLs, Brian Peters knows what constitutes a correct Pagoda. We’re pleased to have him aboard as our resident Pagoda expert to educate us about these eminently collectible Mercedes-Benz. In this month’s edition, Brian gives us some tips to spot whether the Pagoda you are looking at (or own!) has its original front fenders and firewall pad.
Successor to the 300SL and the 190SL
While the iconic 300SL roadster and the charismatic 190SL were revered worldwide, as the ’60s unfolded their ’50s era technology was becoming increasingly dated. Mercedes responded with the Pagoda series, a lean design that offered excellent road handling, adequate power and grand touring comfort for two.
RHD 230SL journeys from California back to UK and upstages world championship McLaren F1 car.
How does a RHD 230SL end up in California? Who knows, but a devoted English SL enthusiast made sure it returned home for a full restoration.
A glorious group of Classics touring Salzburg and the UK
Firm believers in using their 280SL and 220S Ponton cabriolet, Barrie and Sarah Taylor filed this informative and colorful report chronicling their tours in UK and Salzburg.
Star of Geneva 1963
The charismatic “Pagoda” range of 230/250/280SLs was introduced to the world at the Geneva Auto Salon in spring of 1963. With a robust six cylinder, excellent handling and clean styling, this new Mercedes roadster created quite a stir.
