For Sale at Auction: 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL in Las Vegas, Nevada

Chassis No. 113.044.10.001099

As sophisticated and stylish as the day of its 1963 Geneva Motor Show debut, the Mercedes-Benz SL "Pagoda" remains the gold standard for design and engineering excellence. Known internally as the W113, it replaced the 190 SL and 300 SL with a single range, establishing the SL as a versatile all-season sports tourer. Designers Paul Bracq and Bela Barenyi penned the crisp, elegant body under the direction of Friedrich Geiger highlighted, of course, by Barenyi's patented concave hardtop, earning it the sobriquet "Pagoda." Like only the best designs, the W113 SL has proven timeless in its appeal.

The epitome of California Cool, this 1968 280 SL represents the ultimate evolution of the Pagoda line. Striking in Signal Red over a Black MB Tex interior, this car features the rare sporting four-speed manual transmission. Reportedly sold new by Mercedes-Benz of Hollywood, it remained in the Golden State until 2023. Documents on file reveal consistent care throughout the years, and a summary of service history dates to 1968. In 2017 it was refinished in its original Signal Red, and in 2022, received an extensive freshening of the cosmetics and mechanical systems. Details and accompaniments include both tops, sleek European market headlights, a factory tool roll, a Blaupunkt Frankfurt radio, a generous stack of receipts, and owner's manual. Since joining the seller's collection in 2023, it has been maintained in crisp and beautifully detailed order, prime for enjoyment.

Cherished and lovingly maintained for decades by a string of enthusiastic California owners, this handsome 280 SL offers relaxed open-air motoring with the joy of selecting your own gears. With all-season practicality it offers the opportunity for myriad driving experiences, from cruising the California coast to exploring the winding mountain roads of New England in autumn.