Description

The Mercedes 280 SL Pagoda: A place of worship for convertible fans.

In the early '60s, Walter Hitzinger, the head of Mercedes, sought a middle ground between the 300 SL Gullwing (slow-flying) and the 190 SL, which was essentially reserved for women with large sun hats. In 1963, they presented the W113, which was quickly nicknamed the "Pagoda" due to the shape of the hardtop that came with it for the winter months. Now, almost 60 years later, it is an absolute cult classic. We completely agree!

The chassis was a shortened version of the W111 S-class generation, featuring an M180 inline-six engine that was essentially a further developed aircraft engine. Extended nose, large Bakelite steering wheel, rear-wheel drive... Do we need to say more?


Ours? A neatly kept grau blau metallic on beige leather example that has happily clocked miles in the Netherlands for 25 years. Equipped with air conditioning, a Becker radio, a tracking system, cruise control, and a stainless steel exhaust system from front to back. In the Netherlands, it has always been maintained by a renowned Mercedes-Benz specialist who has blessed this example for its new adventure.

Shut up and take my money!

Vehicle details

Vehicle data

Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model series
SL-Class
Model name
280 SL
Manufacturer code
R 107
First registration date
Not provided
Year of manufacture
1978
Mileage (read)
65,394 km
Chassis number
Not provided
Engine number
Not provided
Gearbox number
Not provided
Matching numbers
No
Number of owners
Not provided

Technical details

Body style
Convertible (Roadster)
Power (kW/hp)
136/185
Cubic capacity (cm³)
2746
Cylinders
6
Doors
Not provided
Steering
Left (LHD)
Gearbox
Automatic
Gears
Not provided
Transmission
Rear
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Fuel type
Petrol

Individual configuration

Exterior color
Blue
Manufacturer color name
Grau Blau Metallic
Power Assisted Steering
Yes
Interior color
Beige
Interior material
Leather

Condition, registration & documentation

Has Report
Registered
Ready to drive

Location

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Cool Classic Club

Robbert Buijs

Energiestraat, 3

1411AN Naarden

🇳🇱 Netherlands

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