Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda
General information: The Mercedes 280 SL is the successor to the Mercedes 250 SL, which was built until 1967, the year the 280 SL first came onto the market. The timeless, sleek design introduced with the Mercedes 300 SE sedan in 1961 was continued in the 230/250/280 SL series; according to many, still the most beautiful classic Mercedes since the 1960s. The 280 SL is characterized by very refined, lively handling and excellent structural and technical build quality. In addition, the car offers ample space, comfort, and practical usability. The open two-seater roadster can be fitted with a hardtop, transforming the car into a closed coupé. The Mercedes-Benz 230/250/280 SL series was nicknamed "Pagoda" due to the design of the hardtop. From 1967 to 1971, Mercedes produced approximately 23.885 of the W113, 280SL "Pagoda". This also marked the last update of the SOHC M180 inline-six by Mercedes-Benz, and buyers could opt for an optional limited-slip differential.
General information:
The Mercedes 280 SL is the successor to the Mercedes 250 SL, which was built until 1967, the year in which the 280 SL was first launched on the market. The timeless, sleek design that started with the Mercedes 300 SE sedan in 1961 was continued in the 230/ 250/ 280 SL series; According to many, it is still the most beautiful classic Mercedes since the sixties. The 280 SL is characterized by a very refined, lively driving behavior and very good structural and technical build quality. In addition, the car offers a lot of space, comfort and practicality. The open two-person roadster can be fitted with a hardtop, turning the car into a closed coupe. The Mercedes-Benz 230/ 250/ 280 SL series was nicknamed "Pagoda" because of the design of the hardtop. From 1967 to 1971, Mercedes produced approximately 23.885 of the W113, 280SL "Pagoda". This is also the latest update of the SOHC M180 inline-six by Mercedes-Benz and buyers could opt for an optional limited-slip differential. Heavier than its predecessors, the 230SL and 250SL, the 280 SL is popular among car enthusiasts and is known as one of the most reliable and sturdy Mercedes-Benz models ever produced.
Specific information
This beautiful Mercedes 280 SL is dark red with brown leatherette upholstery. It also has a manual transmission, which makes it a special car. Originally an American model, this is evident from the special headlights. The car is in good condition and drives fantastically. The canvas roof also looks good. Under the hood, you can see a dry engine. A fantastic 280 SL for the enthusiast.