Mercedes Benz 280SL Pagoda only 82k miles (1970)
Sale price: US $5,000.00 Make an Offer
| Condition: | Used | Year: | 1970 |
| VIN : | 11304410014474 | Mileage: | 82422 |
| Model: | SL-Class | Engine: | 6 Cylinder |
| Transmission: | Manual | For Sale By: | Dealer |
| Power Options: | -- | Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
| Sub Model: | 280SL | Warranty: | Unspecified |
| Drive Type: | 2dr Conv | Exterior Color: | Red |
| Interior Color: | Black | Trim: | 280SL |
| Vehicle Title: | Clean | Body Type: | Convertible |
| Options: | Convertible | Make: | Mercedes-Benz |
Dallas, Texas, United States
Vehicle description
This1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL was one of the first of 1970 as manufactured inNovember of 1969 and sold on Feb 20 th 1970 by Mercedes-Benz Dealer#05723 located in Southern California. It spent the first 48 years registered in thestate of CA until sold at auction in Arizona in 2018 to a collector from Dallas.The car was then acquired by the current owner in the summer of 2019. It shows82k miles believed to be original and is currently finished in Signal Red overa Black MB-Tex interior. The factory exterior color was originally 050GWhite. The car was later repaintedSignal Red (DB-568 H), a correct color for the W113 Pagodas from 1963 through1971. The sale includes a 568 Signal Red color body-matched removablehardtop in excellent condition, 14” wheels with new Michelin Energy tires withchrome wheel covers featuring matching Signal Red centers , as well asUS-market lighting and bumpers and a new black convertible soft top along withnew springs and seals, installed in December of 2019 as part of the recent workand restoration. Power is from a 2.8-liter inline-six cylinder,four stroke upgraded for the 280 M130 engine mated to a four-speed manualtransmission featuring 2778cc twin carburetors. The interior is trimmed in 131 blackwith matching black carpets and door panels. The car is equipped with thecorrect center wood console, black accents, and wood trim on the dashboard. Thetwo-spoke steering wheel features a metal horn ring with black center andfronts a Signal Red dashboard housing factory instrumentation, climatecontrols, a Becker stereo with new rear speakers, and original analog clock. The car came original with factoryair-conditioning and is prepared for it however the original unit is notpresent, but could be easily added. Recent service and maintenance work includes repairand replacement of gas tank vapor fuel hoses and seal ring, replacement of oilpan, filter and drain plug, a tune up including replacement of ignition condenser,points and plugs, greasing and adjustment of front wheel bearings, replacementof shifter bushings, replacement of brake booster lines, new battery cables andterminals, replacement of heater control levers, addition of a remote antennaand new rear speakers, repair of the exhaust system and pipes, and re-work of rearand brake lights, fuses and wiring. Recent trim work included securing, touch upand/or replacing wood dash trim, outside mouldings, soft top lid fabric,windshield and other rubber, window and door trim, seals and gaskets, rework ofback of seats, shoulder harness seat belts, shifter carpet trim and shifterboot, cleaning of chrome and paint touch up. ThisW113 is now offered for $82,000US with two tops, two keys, soft and hard top tools, recentservice and restoration records, tool kit including pouch, lug wrench and jack,factory literature, a clean InstaVIN report, and a clean Texas title. Pick up available in Dallas, TX, USA. Shipping can be arranged to US orinternationally with a variety of methods available. Additional photos,VIN, videos of driving, cold start and other info are available upon request.
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