This is truly one of the nicest original 280SL's available on the
market today. This very original and superbly documented 1969
Mercedes-Benz 280SL Pagoda had only one collector car owner from
new until 2018, a full 50 years of ownership. Having amassed a mere
33,000 miles from new, this is one of the best original 280SLs
extant. Presented today in its rare, data card correct original
paint color of 291 Dark Olive Green over an impressively well-kept
original 140 Cognac MB Tex interior, all original books and tools,
original owner aluminum data plate and an extensive history file
including original purchase invoice and window sticker. If you are
looking to add an investment grade W113 to your collection, this is
one to seriously consider. (For more details, please see the 241
photos and four videos on the Classic Promenade website) This 280SL
was bought new on the 5 th of November 1968 by Dr. George
Geanekopulos from Ed Potter, Inc, the local Mercedes-Benz dealer in
Columbus, OH. Dr. George traded in his 1965 Mustang Convertible
toward the purchase of the Mercedes. Dr. George was a noted
collector of cars and practiced dentistry in Columbus for 45 years.
He retained the 280SL within his collection for 50 years, until it
was sold upon his passing on the 13 th of October 2018. It is now
presented with 33,082 miles from new and nearly all original except
one excellent repaint and normal service. This 280SL comes complete
with all of its pristine original tools in the correct original
tool roll, its original owners manuals, original service booklet
with aluminum data plate showing Dr. George as its owner, original
warranty card, factory data card, original Kangol seat-belt
instructions, the original window sticker and sales invoice and a
stack of receipts from new. As an investment grade Pagoda, this is
very well documented in all respects. The livery is in
concours-ready condition in its Dark Olive Green (Paint Code 291).
The paint is nearly perfect condition with a few very small
imperfections that are only noticeable upon very close inspection
(which is our role). The body panel fit is perfect and all the
important inspections for Pagodas check out: the spot welds in the
engine compartment, the VIN stamp in the hood and hardtop, the
notches in the headlight area, even the date code of July 1968 is
revealed on the trunk seal. Service stickers are still proudly
displayed on the drivers door from 1969 and 1970. This 280SL is a
proverbial time capsule. The chrome and stainless-steel trim are
all in excellent original condition. The present owner had a
Mercedes-Benz dealer install a new correct windshield and seals to
add to the cars concours quality presentation. The interior is also
in nearly perfect original condition, with its original Cognac MB
Tex (Trim Code 140) in excellent condition. The dashboard,
instruments, steering wheel and carpet are also fantastic. The wood
trim is also in excellent condition. As you would expect, all of
the instruments work as new and the Becker Europa AM/FM radio also
works well. It still has its original Hirshman antenna. The
original black soft-top is securely stowed under its compartment.
Incredibly, it has not shrunk and was easy to close. It is in
wonderful original condition but obviously is showing patina. The
hardtop is also in nearly perfect original condition, including the
headliner and wood trim. The engine compartment is also beautifully
detailed and ready to show. The original firewall pad is in
gorgeous condition, which reflects the care this 280SL received
throughout its life. The 2.8-liter SOHC 6-Cylinder Engine has 170
bhp with its Bosch Mechanical Multi-Port Fuel Injection. This 280SL
performs brilliantly and our driving videos show you the wonderful
power of this venerable powerplant. Its Four-Speed Automatic
Gearbox shifts perfectly at all speeds and conditions without any
hesitation or unwanted noises. Its Four-Wheel Disc Brakes inspire
confidence in all conditions, feeling much like a newer Mercedes.
Recent work included the installation of a new stainless-steel
exhaust system and Bilstein shocks. For more information and
details, please call or text Harry Clark at 1.602.245.7200 or email
us at
[email protected]. This 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
Pagoda is available for inspection at our Phoenix showroom. We are
pleased to offer FaceTime or WhatsApp live video inspections and we
help coordinate shipping worldwide. We also have financing partners
if you are interested in financing.
