Mercedes-Benz : SL-Class Two-Top Pagoda W113

1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Meticulously Restored Pagoda. Last Year of Production. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Meticulously Restored Pagoda. Last Year of Production. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL "Pagoda"
Chassis/VIN: 11304412012648Midnight Blue over Blue Tex LeatherMileage: 50. 10 miles
180 bhp. 2. 78 cu. in. OHV inline six-cylinder engine with Bosch fuel injection. four-speed manual transmission. independent front suspension with wishbones. coil springs. anti-roll bar. and telescopic shocks. single low-pivot rear swing axle with trailing arms. coil springs. compensator spring. and telescopic shocks. and four-wheel power hydraulic disc brakes. Wheelbase: 94. 5 in.
* Meticulously Restored* Numbers Matching* Rare Final-Year. Two-Top Pagoda SL* US Specification with Factory Air Conditioning
Nothing was easy about Mercedes-Benz's decision to replace the 300SL. and while the next car to carry the SL name. the 190SL. earned a following. it was very different from the 300. Mercedes-Benz's corporate board asked for a car that would combine the affordability of the 190 and the performance of the 300. yielding the 230SL in 1963. That car was highly capable. as a famous victory in the nonstop. four-day Spa-Sofia-Liège Rally demonstrated. but still the cry came for more power under the distinctive hood. The original 2. 3-liter engine begat a 2. 5 and. ultimately. the 2. 8 in 1968.
Designed by Frenchman Paul Bracq. the 280SL was technologically ahead of its time. offering fuel-injection and four wheel disc brakes. Most models in the North American Market featured a 4 Speed Automatic Transmission and Air conditioning. making the SL into a desirable luxury cruiser. The hardtop was designed to hold 1000kg. and to be as solid as a coupe in the event of a rollover. The roof's stepped panels is where it earned the nickname "Pagoda".
Despite its compact appearance. the 280SL is quite roomy and comfortable. and while it had a stout body structure. the removable steel pagoda roof raised curb weight to around 3. 00 pounds. and the torquey and smooth seven-main M130 engine still drives it to 60 mph under 10 seconds.
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The car offered here:
This stunning DB 904 Midnight Blue over Blue Tex Leather 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Pagoda was sold new by salesman Charles L. Lauderback at Imported Cars of Greenwich in Greenwich. Connecticut on May 20th. 1971. Imported Cars of Greenwich were a Rolls-Royce. Mercedes-Benz and Peugeot Dealer in CT. Lauderback sold this Pagoda first owner Donald W. Jacobster who arranged a lease with the Cross Country Motors Leasing Corp.  The original Service Book documents three stamped services:
1) Mercedes-Benz. Manhattan West on 6/11/1971 at 2. 98 miles2) Imported Cars of Greenwich. 7/28/1971 at 4. 17 miles3) Mercedes-Benz. Manhattan West on 6/29/1972 at 23. 45 miles 
It is complete with original factory tool roll. jack. spare tire. tire iron. plastic pouch. original owners manual. original service book. US and International Mercedes-Benz dealer directories. original MB 250-280SL Parts Catalog B. Factory Roadster Top manual. Frigiking air condidtion manual. Becker radio manual. Paint Coat Preservation booklet. and a copy of the factory data card. We've never seen a Pagoda with such complete original documentation. It's an incredible find and very complete.
This beautiful Pagoda found its way into a major car collection in Florida. and was sold in 2013 to a collector in Canada. While in Florida. this Pagoda was meticulously restored back to the proper and correct factory specifications. We've seen a lot of Pagodas over the years and very few have been restored to this level and with this level of authenticity. There are no signs of rust anywhere. not in the trunk. not under the struts. the underside is incredibly clean. you can tell that nothing was untouched by the restorer. We found no sign of leaks. The engine runs incredibly strong and shifts well. If you are looking for one of the best 280SLs on the market. from the final year of productions then look no further. It is wonderful to find a Pagoda with desirable factory options like Air Conditioning. Becker AM/FM Radio. Limited Slip differential. two tops. power steering and automatic transmission.
These cars have become increasingly desirable when correctly and completely restored. Recent auction sales have posted numbers as high as $220. 00 USD (Gooding & Company. Amelia Island. 2015). They are the best examples of the W113 type and are the successors to the legendary 300SL of the 50s and early 60s. A pleasure to drive and beautiful to behold.
Options listed on factory Data Card:
904 Midnight Blue – UT and OT – Body colour and Hard top & Hub cap colour135 Blue 5000 Tex Leather with Dark Blue 5003 Carpet401 Single Seats (as opposed to Bench Seats)416 Hardtop – Mounted426 Power Steering & Automatic Transmission440 Bumpers with Bumper Guards (Front & Rear)461 Instruments in Miles with English Text491 US Version503 Outside Rear View Mirror Left Side Only515 Becker AM/FM Radio USA524 Paint Coat Preservation (Treatment)595 Tinted Glass Windshield & Doors (Darker at Top)608 Garnish Mouldings on Hardtop & Oil for Limited Slip Differential641 Whitewall Tires669 Shipping Protection (Styrofoam. Cosmoline etc. ) Tinted. Heated Rear Window249 Tinted. Heated Rear Window256 Rear Axle with Limited Slip Differential744 Soft Top in Dark Blue


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