1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL W113 Pagoda
Documented $156,414 Restoration
Final-year 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Pagoda finished in BASF Glasurit 834 Moss Green over a renewed warm tan leather interior. The primary restoration invoice from Autobahn Auto Body totals $156,414.32 and documents 807 billed labor hours including 484 body hours 150 refinishing hours and 173 mechanical hours.
Restoration highlights include:
Complete body and jambs stripped to bare metal
Body repairs and panel-gap alignment
Epoxy primer high-build primer and extensive block sanding
Complete Glasurit paint clear coat color sanding and polishing
Underside and wheel wells cleaned prepared and refinished
Documented engine rebuild
Engine removal installation and overhaul labor
Front suspension and subframe overhaul
Rear suspension overhaul
Engine wiring-harness work
Fuel-tank and exhaust-system removal and installation
Power-steering gearbox and pump service
Six Bosch fuel injectors
Brake suspension cooling and fuel-system components
Renewed leather upholstery seat padding and door panels
German square-weave carpeting and trunk mat
German convertible-top canvas
Restored hardtop with renewed glass seals headliner and chrome handles
Specialist chrome restoration
Heater-core replacement
Air-conditioning compressor condenser receiver/drier and related hardware
Mercedes-Benz data card and extensive supporting documentation
A beautifully presented comprehensively restored W113 Pagoda with one of the strongest restoration files available.
