280 SL 1970 RESTORED BEAUTY EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION 4 SPEED MANUAL 2 TOPS A/C

The 280 SL is the most refined of the 200 series of Mercedes Benz. dating back to the mid 50's with the 300SL Gullwing Coupe. The 280 SL series is the called "Pagoda" due to roof lines of the removable hardtop which are suggestive of a  Chinese Pagoda.

The type W 113 went into production in 1963 with the 230 SL as the successor to the 190 SL. At the time it was a huge upgrade. combining stunning looks with reliability and performance. which became the signature of German production quality. It is rumored that some Formula 1 drivers of the time thought of it as one of the best handling cars and the Pagoda had a historic and notorious list of celebrity owners including King Hussein. John Lennon. Audrey Hepburn. Sophia Loren. Juan Manuel Fangio. and Stirling Moss.

Relative to the 190 SL. the 280 Pagodas had a more powerful 6 cylinder engine which was also more reliable thanks to its mechanical fuel injection system. With the 250 SL and later models it's features were further upgraded with items such as disc brakes all around. power steering. 4-speed Automatic transmission. power assisted brakes. air conditioning. AM and FM radios.

It's production ceased in 1971 with the 280 SL.

Of the 23. 85 units built 18. 81 were exported. of which 12. 24 went to the USA. In 1970. only 7935 cars were made. and only a little more than half were shipped to the US.

This offering is for a meticulously restored and gingerly maintained 1970. 280SL Pagoda. manufactured in February 1970. and completely restored over 5 years. Her speedometer reads only 2816 miles. but in reality the restoration took place approximately 4000 miles ago.  

Restoration

This car went through a complete bare-metal. integral restoration. where the car was stripped down to its bare metal. where every part was inspected and either replaced or refurbished.

The restoration work involved:

Complete dis-assembling of the carChassis and parts sand-blasted. primed. painted. refinished
New re-spray including 6 coats of lacquer in original factory correct Dark Red (DB 542 Dunkelrot) New Mercedes MatsCarpets restored
New Cognac leather interiorNew German beige soft-top with new plastic rear window
Re-hauled the engine and injection pump by German Auto Specialists. Plymouth Meeting. PANew brake lines. cylinders
Gearbox re-hauled. new clutch
Air-conditioning system re-haul and upgrade to R134a gas with new hosesRe-chroming and re-plating of many parts. or parts replaced with new where needed
New cores for heat exchanger. radiatorsSteering box re-hauled
Rebuilt Becker Europa radio (original) with new speaker. antenna and fittings
New parts: all rubbers. all seals. nbsp; front joints. disk brakes. brake lines. brake master cylinder. fuel pump. locks set (one key for all). bulkhead isolation. all hoses. hubcaps. tires. all filters. interior wood set. complete exhaust system with new muffler. nbsp; belts. bulbs. fuses. windshield wipers. windshield washer motor. battery cables. battery. hood noise damper pad

Since her restoration. this car has not seen inclement weather and resides in Florida in an air conditioned garage.
This 280SL has been under this second owner's sympathetic care since 1988 when he purchased the car from its original owner. I encourage all Mercedes collectors and enthusiasts alike to carefully consider this special 280SL 

The body and exterior present beautifully where each panel fit is excellent and correct. The fenders are original and retain their original factory spot welds. The paint is deep and lustrous since its restoration. All chrome is in great condition. Windshield. headlights and headlight doors. rubber trim. side moldings. mirrors and side markers are either new or reconditioned to appear fresh. The car is fitted with a new soft top as shown in the photographs. The top operates properly. The restored/original interior is in terrific condition and is correct. The Cognac seats and door panels. the carpets. wood. headliner. have all been brought back to their classic original appearance (or as close as any human can do!) The car is fitted with its correct and working Becker Europa radio. The original factory (really dealer installed as they all were then) AC is also functioning and brought to the newest standard. 134A. The engine compartment is very clean. The undercarriage is completely original. Small area of repaired rust blemish beneath right rear bumper skirt. not noticeable  The removable hard top is color matched. clean. protected in a Mercedes Benz stand (included)

This is a well maintained and sparingly driven car (about 4000 miles over the past 20 years). The car starts without difficulty. idles smoothly. and offers a tight and extremely enjoyable driving experience. The original numbers of engine. and body match. and the manual transmission shifts smoothly. I have adequate documentation for mile verification The car is complete with it's spare. cover. manual. and tool roll. I have also included the Mercedes Benz W113 shop manual. This is a fabulous car that seeks a good home.

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