This is the without question the best example of this car that we have had to privilege to see! The car was sold to it's current owner in 1992 who has spent significant time, money and effort to get it to it's current overall condition and has been meticulous in it's keeping since. The sale is being considered solely based on mature age of owner and estate planning. Specs are as follows: Paint=717-Off white (Papyrus white) / Interior = 117 MB-Tex Red 2500 Options = 401 Single seats, 416 Hardtop, 422 Power Steering, 491 US Version, 503 Mirror on left, 663 50L tank, 720 Folding top fabric/872 black. Mercedes-Benz has issued "Zertifikat" of authenticity to current owner in 2007 which confirms all numbers matching and speaks to the genuine collectability and pedigree of this vehicle.. (#A03053) Service work and documented history is in hand with most recent work being injection pump reseal at Coachwerks Restoration. Other significant notes in the history of this 230SL: Body/paint restoration work completed with Odenthal Star Quality in 1995. - Rear axle installed from 250SL including disc brakes with Prestige in 2004. (This is the only update/modification performed outside of factory production spec). Much more has been documented and is available for viewing upon request. Of the 1107 of these cars made for North America there are very few around let alone in this overall condition. For value reference refer to the following Hagerty link which refernces a USD value of $44,900usd to $183,000usd: https://www.hagerty.ca/apps/valuationtools/1965-Mercedes~Benz-230SL This is a true specimen and is surely destined for a collector and or museum. Serious inquiries only. (187,999 Miles) Doc fees $425+tax Located at European Specialty Automotive in Nanaimo. Dealer #8907. 2338 Kenworth Rd Nanaimo