Vehicle Description
In March 1963 the new generation of SL sports cars was launched
with the debut of the 230 SL at the Geneva Show. This revolutionary
new model replaced the then ageing 190 and 300SL models. Mercedes
engineering, together with elegance and practicality, made the
pagoda top SL one of the most distinctive designs of its era.
During the 60's, Mercedes-Benz refined the model, later fitting the
250 engine and finally arriving at the 280SL. As today,
Mercedes-Benz motorcars were never cheap, but superb build quality
and sophisticated styling made the 280SL an extremely popular
sports car among motoring enthusiasts.
We are proud to offer for only the 3rd time since new this stunning
and highly original Pagoda with all the pedigree you would expect.
This car has it all from the factory manuals, data card, build
sheet, wiring diagram in original pouches, Becker radio manuals,
and service records, Hirshmann antenna key, roadster top manual,
marketing brochure, original Protect-o-plate and much more! This is
what sets a average car apart from a collector car. These all come
nicely preserved along with the stunning setup of this car in the
ultra-rare Tobacco Brown (423) exterior with the matching Cognac
leather seats (140) and then complimented nicely with the brown
soft top and matching hard top that fits flawlessly. Throw into the
equation the coveted 4spd manual and the factory installed
Frigiking A/C and you have the making of a true collector car that
anyone in Pebble Beach would be thrilled to represent on the
Concourse. These cars have climbed rapidly over the past 5-7 years
and continue to see significant jumps in value each year. The
market has not cooled on these and low production European classics
with the proper pedigree and provenance are only going to continue
to see upticks in the market.
The car was sold new out of NJ and then down to Louisiana, then
sold to a dealer principal in Ohio where he kept in his private
collection for several years before selling to the current owner.
It was repainted in 2007 along with restored wood dash, chrome
bumpers, tires, and upgraded H4 headlights. The ever important spot
welds are evident along with the "notches" in the front headlight
assemblies.
This car is gorgeous in all angles, but the real thrill is driving
this capable and joyful convertible. The sound and feel while you
drive it is unlike anything in its class. Expansive glass and easy
entry give this car a unmatched feel with the top on or off as the
car hustles thru the 4 gears with ease and exhaust restores the fun
factor. The mechanics are all working properly and functioning with
ease as drive down the road and you are sure to get noticed in this
car as the color and lines are an instant eye catcher.
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and
Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle
accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party
inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to
be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make
mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No
Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final.
