This 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL is finished in Dark Olive over a Cognac leather interior that is a beautiful example and long-term ownership! This Pagoda has been with it’s current owner since 1973 from 600 miles to now showing 59,000 miles. The Pagoda is in excellent mechanical condition, has A/C, been repainted once, and the seats have been recently reupholstered. It is powered by the fuel-injected 2.8-liter M130 inline-six paired with a four-speed automatic. The 280SL comes with its matching Dark Olive removable hard top and original soft top, and presents in overall great condition.  

The Mercedes was purchased new in April 1970 by Mr. Dow of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, as a birthday gift for his wife whom drove the 280SL sparingly. In late 1973, Mr. Dow’s close friend’s family acquired the Pagoda. The Mercedes have been with the family as they have lived in Iowa, Minnesota and Arizona and enjoyed the Pagoda for light recreational driving for great weather. 

The exterior is in great condition finished in Dark Olive (291 H) and was repainted in its factory color during the current ownership. The removable Pagoda hard top is finished to match and is in great condition. The original manual soft top has shrunk with age but is retained with the Pagoda. The brightwork throughout is in overall great condition. The headlights, taillights, turn signals, side lights, and reverse lights are all functioning. This Pagoda is ready to be enjoyed! 

Inside, the Mercedes features Cognac leather bucket seats reupholstered in September 2026. The rest of the interior is original and in great condition. The original Becker radio was replaced with an aftermarket unit in the early 1990s, and the Becker unit is included. The speedometer, tachometer, fuel, coolant temperature, and oil pressure gauges are all functioning. The clock does not function. The Pagoda has A/C, heater, and defrost. The interior presents beautifully and would be a great Mercedes to enjoy for weekend drives. 

Power is provided by the 2.8-liter M130 inline-six with Bosch mechanical fuel injection producing approximately 180 horsepower. The engine is paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. The Mercedes has power steering and power-assisted disc brakes all around. A known issue is that the speedometer cable is worn and has affected the odometer reading causing intermittent inaccuracy. The current owner reports that total mileage would not exceed 80,000 miles. The Mercedes has been recently serviced, inspected, and has a completed compression test that did not flag any issues. 

This 280SL comes complete with the removable matching color hard top, original soft top, and original Becker radio. 

For more information and details, please call or text Kendi Brown at +1.623.404.9042 or email us at sales@classicpromenade.com. This 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL is available for inspection at our showroom in Phoenix. We are pleased to offer FaceTime or WhatsApp live video inspections, and we help coordinate shipping worldwide. We also have financing partners if you are interested in financing.