--Signal Red(568) with Cognac(250) Leather and Brown square weave
carpeting, Tan soft top, Color Matching hardtop. 2.8 Liter engine,
Rare Factory 4-Speed Manual Gearbox. 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. Factory
options include: 416-Hardtop Fitted, 422-Power Steering, 440-Bumper
Guards Front and Rear, 461-Instruments in miles and English
lettering, 491-US Version, 503- Outside Mirror Left, 513-Becker
Europa Stereo, 524-Paint Preservation, 598-Green Heat Insulating
Glass all around, 600-Trim Strips on Hardtop, 641-Whitewall Tires,
669-Spare Wheel Fitted, 745-Change of model year. This manual
gearbox 280sl has been in long term ownership and used sparingly.
Comes complete with data card, books, top tools, spare, jack and
lugwrench.
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