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Ready for the next owner
Have you had a genuine Mercedes-Benz 280 SL on your wish list for a while? Then you should definitely take a good look at this beautiful 1968 Pagoda, because it's truly worth it. We've known the owner for over a decade and have previously sold several cars to him and others in turn. So we know we're dealing with a true classic car enthusiast, and therefore, that he always has his business in order.
This, for many, the ultimate classic Mercedes SL, was purchased by its owner in 2013 and has since been cherished and well-maintained by renowned Mercedes specialist Van Dijk from Lisserbroek. Invoices are, of course, available.
Originally from Alabama, USA, the car was brought to the Netherlands in 2011. It's a highly original, rock-solid car that was only visually updated to our standards. Of course, the beautiful body-colored hardtop, shaped like a pagoda, is also part of the package, giving the car its famous name. The blue interior is immaculate, as is the blue mohair soft top.
According to the available documents and the original Wagenkarte (car card), this is a matching numbers car, except for—and here's the kicker!—an original Mercedes 5-speed gearbox. This was installed later and is incredibly unique, as they're practically non-existent. Because they're only factory-installed on a few cars, it's almost impossible to find something like this for sale separately. But the owner did find such a 5-speed gearbox and had it installed. And we have to say, it's truly the icing on the cake. The shifting is fantastic, and that extra gear makes driving much more enjoyable than with a 4-speed gearbox. Incidentally, the original 4-speed gearbox comes with the car.
But unfortunately, to enjoy a beautiful classic car, you also need good health. And that's the bottleneck in this case. Although the owner could see the SL every day from his conservatory through the glass wall of the garage, this is obviously not the way to enjoy it. Cars simply need to be driven regularly to stay in good condition. Therefore, after much deliberation, the decision was made to let us pick up the SL. We always prefer to deliver a car to the owner rather than take it away from him this way, but thankfully, he made this decision himself, and he assured us it's okay.
This opens up a wonderful opportunity for a new owner. There are quite a few Pagodas for sale, but there's also a lot of junk among them. And our customers don't want that. With this SL, we can offer a beautiful and complete car whose story is well-known and can be enjoyed immediately. And the icing on the cake: it's available at a very reasonable price, because once the owner has made the decision to sell, they're also eager to move on. We think it's a perfect opportunity for the true 280 SL Pagoda enthusiast.
