The W113 SL was designed by Friedrich Geiger, Béla Barényi, and Paul Bracq and was introduced to the public at the 1963 Geneva Motor Show. This example is finished in Silver Gray Metallic (180) and was repainted some time ago. Features include a removable hardtop, a retractable antenna, a driver-side mirror, and US-specification headlights. The seller notes paint chips and blemishes on the body.

The 14″ steel wheels feature covers with painted centers and are mounted with 205/70 Michelin Defender tires. The car is equipped with power steering, and braking is provided by power-assisted four-wheel discs. A replacement brake master cylinder was installed, the rear shocks replaced, and the steering system was refreshed in 2022.

Replacement black leather front bucket seats were installed in 2022, and additional work at that time included reupholstering the door panels, replacing the carpets and wood trim, and installing a Frigiking air conditioning system. An aftermarket stereo is fitted in the stock location. A rear bench came equipped as part of the California Coupe option.

The two-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and frames a 140-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a 6,500-rpm redline as well as gauges for fuel level, oil pressure, and coolant temperature. The five-digit odometer shows 76k miles, approximately 50 of which were added under current ownership.

The 2.8-liter M130 inline-six was factory equipped with Bosch fuel injection and was rated at 180 horsepower and 193 lb-ft of torque when new. Work in 2022 involved replacing the water pump, valve cover gasket, power steering pump, fuel hoses, engine mounts, radiator, oil cooler, and battery. An invoice from the work is provided in the gallery.

Power is routed to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission.

Decoding the copy of the data card provides the following information:

• 417 – California coupe
• 422 – Power steering
• 461 – Instrument with mileage and English lettering
• 491 – US version
• 503 – Outside left mirror
• 515 –  Becker AM/FM radio
• 551 – Ivory-color steering wheel
• 600 – Hardtop with garnish moldings

For more information and details, please call or text Harry Clark at +1.623.404.9042 or email us at sales@classicpromenade.com.  This 280SL is available for inspection at our showroom in Phoenix.  We are pleased to coordinate inspections, and we help coordinate shipping worldwide. We also have financing partners if you are interested in financing.

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The Pagodas are a touring and show favorite and in more demand now than ever before due to their engineering breakthroughs such as 4-wheel disc brakes and numerous safety innovations.  Perhaps more importantly, the W113 series SLs drive much like a modern car and are relatively reliable.  This series make for fantastic modern classics for weekly use.

The stunning design has kept the Pagodas on the top 10 best automotive design lists for decades. The inline-six, 4-speed automatic transmission, power steering and air conditioning make it a joy to drive.  This Pagoda is one of just 277 US delivery cars produced in 1971, the final year of production. Mr. Fred Marcus of El Paso, TX acquired the Pagoda in 2021 from a California dealership and has had it recently fully serviced. Mr. Marcus is an avid collector and is known for the high level of care and maintenance of his collection.

This 280SL is presented today in its original and correct color combinations.  The livery of this 280 SL is an older repaint in its original white (Paint Code 050) having beautiful luster and shine overall.  There are several small scratches that are only noticeable upon close inspection.  The chrome shows well overall with just a few minor imperfections in high use areas. There is a more noticeable small dent in the front grill.  The color-matched white and chrome wheel covers show well and are wrapped in General GT Altimax Radials. The removable Pagoda hardtop is a gorgeous complement to the white livery and is finished in tobacco brown (Paint Code 423) with a beautiful luster and shine. The hardtop headliner does show some wear but is in nice overall condition. The exterior of the tobacco-colored German sailcloth soft top is in very nice condition overall. The interior of the cloth top does show some water stains and minor material separations. The exterior of this 280 SL is in overall beautiful condition and is ready to tour and show.

The beautiful MB-Tex tan interior is in very nice condition overall.  The seats have been refinished correctly in tan and the dash and wood trim are in nice overall condition.  The lighter tan carpet has also been replaced and is close to as-new condition. The gauges are all functioning as designed including the clock. The Frigiking air conditioning unit is in nice condition and works well. The radio is a newer Bluetooth unit, but the original Becker AM/FM radio accompanies the car. The interior of this Pagoda is in nice condition and shows well.

The engine compartment is home to the wonderfully performing and high-revving 2.8 Liter, 180 hp, Bosch fuel injected inline six-cylinder motor. The engine compartment has been well detailed and shows beautifully overall. The 2.8 Liter power is transferred to the rear wheels through its 4-speed automatic transmission. This SL also benefits from power steering and power assisted four-wheel disc brakes.

This 280 SL comes complete with the owner’s manuals (with pouch), complete tool kit with its tool roll, a copy of its factory data card, spare tire with its original unused Phoenix radial, jack, tire iron, original Becker AM/FM radio (in its box) and several recent service and repair records. The engine compartment has the correct spot welds for the fenders and the hardtop and hood have the correct chassis number identifiers.  This collectable and beautifully designed Pagoda would fit well in most any automotive collection.

We have this beautiful 280SL priced well.  The Hagerty Value is $149,000 for a No. 2 Condition example and $95,200 for a No. 3 Condition example (after adjusting for AC).  This is what we would call a 2-.  See the details here: 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Base | Hagerty Valuation Tools

For more information and details, please call or text Harry Clark at +1.623.404.9042 or email us at sales@classicpromenade.com. This 280 SL Pagoda is available for inspection at our Phoenix showroom. 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.

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