Highlights

Handsome silver and black colour scheme
Has lived almost all its life in dry, hot climates
Recent new soft top and service by SL Shop
Long term current keeper since 2004
Desirable 2.8L M130 straight six model
Relaxing long distance classic tourer

The Appeal

The W113 set a template that every SL in the intervening 60 years has followed: handsome, understated styling, sufficient power, big, comfortable seats and a general sense that you have bought into the Rolex of open top motoring.

The 280SL is, of course, the one to have thanks to its 170bhp straight six. And ideally with an automatic gearbox, as here, because it leans into the Pagoda’s cossetting demeanour.

This pretty silver and black car has led a charmed life, much of it spent in California and, since 2004, on the Algarve with the current keeper. The result is a very well kept car in great, usable condition.

Recent work by The SL Shop has included a full service, general check over and fitting a new hood. The vendor reports that the specialist was very complementary about the condition of the underside - you can check for yourself in the photos.

The car is ready to go and supplied with its matching factory hard top.

The History and Paperwork

First registered in 1970
Originally supplied new in USA
Lived most of its life in California to 2004 according to seller
Acquired by seller in June 2004 and UK registered
One registered keeper since UK registration
Lived on the Algarve with current keeper since 2004
There is no service book but there is a V5 in seller’s name
Registered as a Historic Vehicle so tax, MOT and ULEZ exempt
Vendor reports the car has been maintained by Mer Parts
Recent work by The SL Shop includes check over and service
New soft top recently fitted by The SL Shop
Vendor reports that the car has been sparingly used and dry stored since 2004
MOT exempt with last MOT expired June 2023 with no advisories
37,560 miles showing on last MOT and 37,901 miles on odo in photos
Due to age of vehicle and 5 digit odo the total mileage may be higher

The Condition

Smart silver paintwork in good order with matching hard top
Paintwork presents well due to dry climate life with minor signs of age
These include some light chips to arch edges and stone chips
Bodywork is very well kept with only light deterioration to note in some photos
There are minor signs of bodywork aging to sill and arch edges as shown
Likely these areas could easily be remedied by remedial action now
Underside in good order with no advisories on last MOT
Vendor advises positive recent feedback by The SL Shop on the underside
Recently fitted black soft top supplied by The SL Shop in good condition with clear screen
Sits on correct steel wheels with body colour hub cap trim
Quality Goodyear tyres fitted showing good condition and tread
USA specification car with Federal headlights and side marker lights
Exterior chromework presents well with bright finish and no obvious tarnish
Black leather interior in good, lightly patinated condition as shown
Original and unmodified cabin including period-correct radio
Light fading to carpets which vendor suggests could ideally benefit from replacement

For those in the market for a good, honest W113 in the right specification, here is your opportunity. The car has been lightly used and the condition clearly reflects that, plus its life in a dry climate.

The stylish silver and black colour scheme is in good condition throughout, showing only light signs of ageing. These appear to be cosmetic so could be lived with or lightly improved whilst enjoying the car. A new soft top and good condition hard top complete the picture.

The Mechanics

M130 170bhp 2,778cc straight six engine
4spd automatic gearbox
Recent engine work and service by The SL Shop
Runs on unleaded fuel
No reported running or driving issues
No mechanical or running gear advisories on last MOT

The M130 engine delivers the most powerful version of the W113, making these cars perfect for modern driving. This car has been very sparingly used by its long term keeper and stored in a dry climate throughout his tenure.

The result is a car in very good mechanical and running order. It benefits from a recent check over and service by model specialist The SL Shop so is ready to use and enjoy. The vendor reports that there are no running or driving issues for the buyer to attend to.

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