Mercedes-Benz 280 SL “Pagode” W113 1971 — 102,165 KM

• Cabriolet + HardTop

• Original air conditioning and power steering

• Major restoration of more than €67,000

• Full history (200 pages)

Our Mercedes 280 SL Pagoda, with 102,165 km on the odometer, not guaranteed, was put into circulation on January 2, 1971 in the United States. Imported to France in 2015, its current owner purchased it the same year.

This iconic model comes in an elegant Metallic Gray color, combined with a black leather interior. The body and interior are in good overall condition, with normal leather wear.

Under the hood, this Pagode is powered by a 2.8L 170-horsepower engine, combined with a rare 6-speed manual gearbox. This example has power steering, and has benefited from a major restoration, with more than 67,000 euros in parts. Mechanically, the car is in excellent condition. The complete history of the car, detailed on over 200 pages, as well as all invoices, are available. The last revision was carried out recently, on October 15, 2024. No costs are to be expected, except for the repair of the odometer, which is currently no longer working. The brake pads are still in good condition, with less than 50% wear and tear.

Here is the equipment of this copy:

• New carpet

• Air conditioning

• 6-speed manual transmission

• Assisted steering

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Originally, Mercedes-Benz had never intended to produce its 300SL in a road version. It was with the advice of the famous importer Max Hoffman that the brand unveiled its public version in 1954 at the New York Auto Show. A great success, the 300SL was not produced very long, in particular because of its excessively high production cost. The German brand decided to produce a car that would inspire as much desire, built from existing parts. This is the 190SL. From 1955 to 1963, the 190SL was a great success. Its design and its 4 cylinders were adopted with great enthusiasm. Its power raised questions in the 1960s, causing it to be replaced by a new SL, the W113.

Designed by Paul Bracq, the 230SL very quickly inherited the nickname “Pagoda”, in reference to its roof and its particular shape that gave it a unique profile. The W113 is the first SL using a 6-cylinder engine to be mass-produced. It was produced from 1963 to 1971, and will be available in 3 distinct versions. The 230SL then offered 148 horsepower and 196 Nm of torque, and remained in production until 1967. It was replaced by the 250SL until 1968 (148 horsepower and 216 Nm) and by the 280SL from 1967 to 1971 (168 horsepower and 244 Nm). Approximately 49,000 copies of the Pagoda will be sold, which will be nicknamed one of the most beautiful cars of all time.

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