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.
