Description
This car is Lot 121 to be auctioned by Bonhams|Cars at Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris Sale on 6 February, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Public Viewing:
Available Tuesday 4 February from 08:00 until 18:00 and Wednesday 5 February from 9 AM - 6 PM, at The Grand Palais Historique, Paris.
Lot 121
Current ownership since 1988
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda
Registration no.
Chassis no. 113. 044-10-017462
Delivered new in Germany
Desirable 4-speed manual transmission
Only three owners from new
Copy of Mercedes-Benz Datenkarte; service book (stamped); and 1970 purchase invoice available
Extensive history file
German registration document
The last of a popular and extremely successful line begun with the 230 SL of 1963, the Mercedes-Benz 280 SL was introduced in 1967 powered by a new 2. 8-litre six-cylinder engine that produced 180bhp, 20 horsepower more than the preceding 250 SL's. The 280 SL's 193km/ h (120mph) top speed was no greater but it was significantly quicker off the mark.
Christened 'Pagoda' after their distinctive cabin shape - devised by French designer and classic car enthusiast, Paul Bracq - these SL models were amongst the best-loved sports-tourers of their day and remain highly sought after by collectors.
German delivered and first registered in Düsseldorf on 20th April 1970, this 280 SL changed hands once in 1977 when it was bought by a lady in Dortmund, who kept it until 1988 when it was bought by our vendor. The car comes with its photocopy of original Datenkarte; original service book (stamped); and an extensive history file including the original 1970 purchase invoice.
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams|Cars website for all pertinent auction information.
