A former US ambassador's Mercedes, bought in Malta in the 1970s, is being offered for auction by Bonhams.
The stylish Mercedes-Benz W111 3.5 cabriolet was bought John C. Pritzlaff Jr, who in 1969 was appointed by President Nixon as US ambassador to Malta, a post he held for three years.
He is believed to have taken delivery of the car in Malta and took it with him to Arizona.
The car was restored in the early 2,000 and Mr Pritzlaff continued to own it until he passed away in 2005.
The car's value has been estimated at between €250,000 - €320,000.
http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/23425/lot/69/