1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL ‘Pagoda’ W113
Highlights
- A highly usable example
- Maintained by a classic Mercedes-Benz specialist
- Bodywork restored while in Germany
- Well-presented inside, out and under the bonnet
The Appeal
Often shortlisted as a contender for the most beautiful car of all time, there isn’t much on four wheels that’s half as good to look at as a Pagoda. The W113 SL was designed for Mercedes-Benz by legendary stylist Paul Bracq. The combination of his penmanship and the typically Teutonic build quality made this generation of SL a force to be reckoned with. Even sixty years on, it remains a much sought-after automotive icon.
This 1968 280 SL was imported to the UK from Germany by its current owner. It has since been garage-stored and looked after exclusively by a classic Mercedes-Benz specialist. As the photographs attest, it’s a well-preserved example in highly usable order. The vendor regularly exercises the car, telling us they often drive it on the M25. We’re assured that it drives beautifully and is ready to enjoy.
For fans of the iconic Pagoda, this car represents a fabulous opportunity to acquire a really smart example.
The History and Paperwork
- UK road registered since May 2019
- Acquired by the vendor from Germany in 2017
- Garage-stored throughout present ownership
- 99,831 km indicated
- The vendor reports that the car has had two previous keepers
- Exempt from road tax and MOT
The Condition
- Resplendent in a smart shade of blue - a colour seldom seen on SLs of this period
- Folding soft top roof appears in fine order and reportedly operates well
- Offered without hard top
- Mercedes-Benz ‘Mexican hat’ alloy wheels fitted
- Solid and straight-looking bodywork with minimal imperfections
- Slight dent visible in the driver’s door
- Presentable chromework with minimal wear apparent
- All looks clean and sound overall underneath (see photographs)
- Becker Mexico stereo cassette present
- Smart vinyl upholstery with minimal signs of wear
- The blue carpets present impeccably, again showing very little in the way of wear
- Well-kept luggage compartment, with full-size spare alloy wheel, jack and wheel brace
The Mechanics
- 2.8-litre fuel-injected straight-six petrol
- Four-speed automatic gearbox
- Well-kept and original-looking engine bay
- The vendor comments that the SL drives very nicely
- Always serviced by a classic Mercedes specialist throughout current ownership
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1968
- Make Mercedes
- Model SL Class
- Colour Blue
- Odometer 99,831 Kilometres
- Engine size 2800
Listing Details
- Seller type Private
- Town West Byfleet
- Location Surrey
- Country United Kingdom
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