Mercedes-Benz 280

The 280 SL 'Pagoda' is well-known as a robust, dependable, and practical solution to the classic touring car market, and in 2.8-litre form also had a respectable turn of speed, making it the most sought of the W113 variants. Because so many were purchased by those who had the resources and desire to take care of the cars, a high number of the iconic W113 Pagoda SL's have survived, owing to their customary sturdy build quality and excellent parts availability. This is a unique opportunity to obtain a 1971 example of a well-presented example of a rare RHD 280 SL 'California Coupe' featuring both a removable hardtop and sunroof combination with a drop-down rear seat bench. It's believed that just 10 original hardtops with the sunroof options were ordered from the factory. In addition, the car also comes with some other unique options, which offers a unique aesthetic touchWhile its early history is unknown, this car was imported from New Zealand and had undergone a thorough restoration in the early 2000s. It was later stored at Fazazz, a Christchurch-based speciality classic car dealer and museum, and eventually sold to its new owner for rural outings and the occasional car exhibition. The owner went further into making it even more noteworthy, by seeking a hardtop (with the ultra-rare sunroof option) With the later models, the ride became softer, implying that Mercedes wanted to portray it as a tourer rather than a pure sports vehicle, so with that in mind, the owner upgraded t
This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 is currently available for £129,995 in Epping Essex with Automatic gearbox. For more information or to arrange a viewing, click here to send us an email using form below.