Vehicle Description
Gateway Classic Cars Houston Showroom is excited to offer this
gorgeous Signal Red 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL for sale. 1971 Marked
the final year of the 280SL's production, and saw a little more
than 800 units produced, with only about 10 percent of them being
configured with manual transmissions. These "Pagoda" Benzes have
long been a sought-after collector's item, and this example is a
very good one. Its Signal Red paint really pops in bright light and
is in great condition. The interior looks practically unused, with
its supple yet supportive black leather seats showing almost no
wear, and the black carpeting also seems to have seen very little
use. A folio of receipts and documentation tracing much of its
ownership history, with records (and many receipts) having been
traced back to 1981 will accompany the car. This fine example of
the Mercedes-Benz W 113 platform is powered by a strong 2.8L fuel
injected inline 6-cylinder engine, which is certainly more
enjoyable when backed by the butter smooth shifting 4-speed manual
transmission. Power four-wheel disc brakes provide sure stopping
power, and the radial tires add to the handling and ride comfort.
Power steering makes parking a breeze and managing jaunts down
twisty roads a pleasure. A Becker Europa AM/FM radio provides
adequate "additional entertainment", given that most will likely
prefer to listen to the sweet sound of the engine. The manual black
canvas convertible top raises and lowers with ease, and the tonneau
cover adds to the smooth lines of the roadster when going top down.
The Mercedes-Benz toolkit is also included, and tucks away neatly
in its factory location. These W 113 cars are becoming harder to
find as time passes, so don't miss out on this one - it is a
wonderful reflection of Mercedes-Benz's heritage and dedication to
quality, making it a valuable addition to any collector's garage.
Call or email our Houston Showroom today to make it yours before
someone else does!
