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Mercedes-Benz 280SL Pagoda

1970 · Automatic · Blue Metallic 397

£259,995

Listed today at Bruce Greetham. Last checked today.

Key facts

Year: 1970
Gearbox: Automatic
Engine: 2.8-litre straight-six
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Roadster
Colour: Blue Metallic 397
Doors: 2
Generation: W113

About this car

This W113 280SL Pagoda was ordered new for Malta in 1970 and reached the UK in 1990. It is a right-hand-drive car with automatic transmission and power steering, a combination that suits the SL's grand touring character.

It has recently been through a full strip and rebuild. The colour was changed from the original 670 Light Ivory to Metallic Blue 397, paired with cream tan leather, a blue soft top and a matching hardtop. The dealer says the mechanicals were all gone through as part of the work.

The engine, gearbox and chassis are said to match the supplied data card. No mileage is stated on the page.

Written by Vertar from Bruce Greetham’s listing. Check the details with the dealer before you buy.

Performance

The maker’s official figures for this model, not measurements of this car (Mercedes-Benz Classic factory data for W113 280 SL (170 PS DIN, 200 km/h manual). Only 0-100 km/h was published, so 0-60 is null.).

Power: 168 bhp
Top speed: 124 mph
Weight: 1,360 kg
Power to weight: 124 bhp per tonne
Engine: 2,778 cc, 6 cylinders
Engine position: Front-engined
Induction: Naturally aspirated