Highlights

• Subject to a comprehensive recent cosmetic and mechanical refurbishment
• Retains its removable hard-top - the component which gives the 'Pagoda' its moniker
• Beautifully presented inside and out
• Fitted with a period Becker Monza cassette radio
• One of the last of the W113s

The Appeal

For those seeking a supremely stylish classic roadster, the Mercedes-Benz W113 'Pagoda' likely tops your wish list. Designed by the great Paul Bracq, it's irrefutable beauty was underpinned by typically Teutonic engineering, standing it great stead when it came to attracting buyers.

Here we have one of the last examples, a 280 SL first registered in 1971 - the year that it's replacement (the R107) was released. It's in great condition for its age and benefits from a recent mechanical and cosmetic overhaul. Don't miss this great opportunity to make it yours.

History and Paperwork

• Manufactured in 1971 - right at the end of W113 production
• Recently refurbished at an indicated 4,300 kilometres
• 4,878 kilometres indicated (we're unable to verify the true figure)
• The vehicle safety inspection is up reportedly up-to-date
• Registered in the Netherlands with registration 'PM-68-33'
• The vendor assures us that this is a matching numbers example
  
  

The Condition

• Subject to some cosmetic improvements few kilometres ago
  Metallic beige paintwork in really smart order
• Complete with a brown soft-top and its 'Pagoda' hard-top
• Trimmed in dark brown leather interior, with light brown carpets and wooden trim
• Rides on 14-inch, 15-hole wheels, shod in whitewall tyres
• The vendor points out a blemish on the soft-top
• No known electrical faults inside the cabin
• No notable wear to the controls
• The seats present really well and we're informed they're very comfortable 
• The underside presents beautifully
• Straight bodywork, free from any obvious corrosion or damage
• All the chrome and various trims look in good shape
  
  

The Mechanics

• 2.8-litre naturally aspirated inline-six petrol engine with fuel injection
• Four-speed manual gearbox
• Mechanically refurbished at an indicated 4,300 kilometres
• All presents very nicel under the bonnet
• The vendor informs us that it starts promptly, runs well and drives as it should

BEFORE YOU BUY