1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Pagoda

Highlights

Dry garaged since 1984
Only 3 registered keepers from new
Original interior with recently reupholstered driver's seat
Rarely used, with only light driving on weekends

The Appeal

Possibly one of the most stylish cars ever to roll out of Europe, the Mercedes Benz 'Pagoda' offers a unique view at the beginnings of the German country's golden age. Rock solid engineering, thoughtful styling, comfortable trims - coupled with some pretty impressive engine tech - the Pagoda had it all.

This particular 1970 example has been well-preserved over the years, thanks to a very cossetting lifestyle in a dry, well-equipped garage. With only 3 registered keepers from new, this car offers a particularly distinguished opportunity to get behind the wheel of one of Germany's most celebrated classics.

History and Paperwork

Registered in 1970
Resprayed in the 1980s
Purchased by the seller's father in West London in 1984
The vendor is the 3rd owner, having been gifted the car
Dry garaged since 1984
Last MOT expired on 17/07/2017, with previous MOTs in 2015, 2014, 2010, and 2009
The car was transported to services on a low loader
Currently indicates 84,936 miles on a five-figure odometer
This would mean the car hasn't been driven more than a mile since 2017!
There are some invoices which show the registration JD11, this has now been removed and will not come with the car

The Condition

All bodywork seems fine with a nice, solid chassis
The vendor notes the beginnings of a rust hole under the driver's rear bumper
However, this is very small and should be easy to catch
Paintwork carries a few unintrusive bubbles, minor chips and scrapes
Soft top hasn't been opened since the 1980s and is in good condition and is in a lovely beige colour
Interior is nicely presented with no rips or tears to the leather
Driver's seat recently reupholstered, looks in very good order
Some carpet missing on the driver's side
Radio is out of order
All instruments are clear and legible
We've no reports of any other technical issues

The Mechanics

2.8L M130 I6 powerplant
Automatic transmission
Engine bay is in good order
The car has hardly been used in the past 40 years and may need some renewal work
The car starts and drives around the block without any significant issues, however
We've no reports of any specific mechanical issues

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