1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda Roadster
- Engine
- 2.8L SOHC inline-six with Bosch mechanical fuel injection, 180 bhp
- Colour
- Medium blue with off-white hardtop
A Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda Roadster (W113 chassis) finished in Medium Blue with an off-white hardtop, equipped with the 2.8-litre SOHC inline six and a four-speed manual gearbox — a configuration rarely encountered in the American market. The car retains matching-numbers engine and transmission as confirmed by a factory data card copy, and has recently undergone a thorough nut-and-bolt restoration by factory-trained technicians in Düren, Germany, including a full mechanical rebuild and new cream leather interior.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$203,500
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —RestorationFactory-trained technicians, Düren, Germany
Complete disassembly and nut-and-bolt restoration carried out by factory-trained technicians. The unibody and all panels were stripped and treated with a KTL anti-corrosion dip before repainting in Mercedes-Benz Medium Blue. All mechanical components were removed, inspected, and reassembled using only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts. The engine, four-speed transmission, and fuel injection system were fully rebuilt. Chrome and trim — including European-specification headlamps — were either replaced or refurbished, and a new cream leather interior with fresh door cards, wood trim, and dark blue carpeting was installed.
Off-white hardtop and matching wheel covers also addressed during the restoration. An original Becker Grand Prix radio was fitted and a complete tool set included.
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