Description
Unique features: Cabriolet + HardTop Original air conditioning and power steering Major restoration costing over €67, 000 Full history (200 pages) Our Mercedes 280 SL Pagoda, with 102, 165 km on the clock and no warranty, was launched on 2 January 1971 in the United States and was imported into France in 2015. Imported into France in 2015, its current owner acquired it the same year. This iconic model comes in an elegant Metallic Grey colour, combined with a black leather interior. Under the bonnet, this Pagoda is powered by a 170bhp 2. 8L engine, mated to a rare 6-speed manual gearbox. The car has power steering and has benefited from a major restoration, with over €67, 000 worth of parts. Mechanically, the car is in excellent condition. The car's full history, detailed on more than 200 pages, as well as all the invoices, are available. The car was last serviced on 15 October 2024. No costs are involved, apart from the repair of the odometer, which is no longer working. The brake pads are still in good condition, with less than 50% wear. Equipment: New carpet Air conditioning 6-speed manual gearbox Power steering Model history summary: Mercedes-Benz never originally intended to produce a road version of the 300SL. It was on the advice of the famous importer Max Hoffman that the brand unveiled its public version in 1954 at the New York Motor Show. Although a great success, the 300SL was not produced for very long, mainly because production costs were too high. The German marque decided to produce a car that would inspire just as much desire, built from parts that already existed. This was the 190SL. From 1955 to 1963, the 190SL was a great success. Its design and 4-cylinder engine were enthusiastically adopted. Its power proved a problem in the 1960s, however, and it was replaced by a new SL, the W113. Designed by Paul Bracq, the 230SL quickly earned the nickname 'Pagoda', in reference to its roof and its particular shape, which gave it a unique profile. The W113 was the first SL to be mass-produced with a 6-cylinder engine. It was produced from 1963 to 1971, and came in 3 distinct versions. The 230SL offered 148bhp and 196Nm of torque, and remained in production until 1967. It was replaced by the 250SL until 1968 (148bhp and 216Nm) and by the 280SL from 1967 to 1971 (168bhp and 244Nm). Approximately 49, 000 Pagodas were sold, making it one of the most beautiful cars of all time.
