For Sale: 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL in Huntington Station, New York

-White with Saddle Tan, Brown German square weave carpeting, Blue cloth convertible top as well as Optional hard top painted White, 74,000 miles from new, 2.8-liter 6-cylinder engine, automatic transmission, Power steering, Custom Autosound stereo with USB and auxiliary inputs.

The Mercedes W113 type, nick-named "Pagoda" due to a distinctive and patented concave hardtop roofline. Many see as one of the most beautiful cars ever built. All 280 SL models were equipped with an inline 6-cylinder engine with mechanical fuel injection. The comparatively short and wide chassis, combined with an excellent suspension, powerful brakes and radial tires gave the 280 SL superb handling for its time.

The underhood data plate shows the following original factory specifications:
426 - Power steering and floor-shifted automatic transmission
491 - US version
503 - Left outside mirror
050G - White paint
050G - White hardtop and hubcaps
6 - Hardtop mounted on car, soft top folded
113 - Mercedes-Benz W113 body
044 - 280SL
1 - Left-hand drive
2 - Automatic transmission
7 - United States distribution code
00228 - Production number
80620 - Body number

Having been stored for several years. This 280 SL has limited mileage for its age, during its most recent ownership, the body was stripped to metal, refinished in its original and correct shade of White, windshield trim, side moldings, bumpers, headlights have been replaced. The interior wood has been refinished, the interior redyed, the convertible top replaced and a new exhaust system has been fitted.

This 280SL is offered with a copy of the factory data card, factory tool kit, service records, spare keys and is ready for immediate use and enjoyment.