1971 Mercedes Benz 280SL Pagoda - Single Ownership For Over 50
Years, MB Data Card, Complete History
The Mercedes-Benz W113 "Pagoda" remains one of the most enduring
and recognizable European sports cars ever produced. Designed under
the direction of Paul Bracq, it combined graceful styling,
exceptional build quality and refined open-air performance.
Introduced for 1968, the 280SL represented the most developed
version of the W113, with production concluding in 1971 before the
arrival of the succeeding R107 SL.
This exceptional 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL is distinguished by more
than 50 years of single-owner care-an extraordinary provenance that
is increasingly difficult to find. Its long-term ownership is
supported by an extensive collection of service and restoration
receipts, providing valuable insight into the attention and
investment it has received over the decades.
Finished in elegant Silver Grey Metallic over a Black MB-Tex
interior, the car presents in one of the most timeless colour
combinations available for the Pagoda. Power is supplied by its
matching-numbers 2.8-litre inline-six-cylinder engine, paired with
the factory Code 423 automatic transmission for the relaxed and
refined driving experience for which the 280SL is renowned.
Complete with both its signature removable factory hardtop and
folding soft top, this final-year 280SL offers exceptional
versatility. Combining matching-numbers mechanicals, Mercedes-Benz
Data Card, extensive documentation and remarkable long-term
provenance, it represents a compelling opportunity to acquire a
highly desirable example of Mercedes-Benz's celebrated Pagoda
roadster.
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