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1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Roadster (W113)

113.044.12.018945roadGermany
Engine
2.8L SOHC inline-six with Bosch mechanical fuel injection, 170 hp
Colour
Brilliant white

A 1968–1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL roadster on the W113 chassis, finished in white over a blue interior with matching soft top and white 'Pagoda' hardtop. One of the final and most powerful iterations of Paul Bracq's W113 design, this example has undergone a recent comprehensive restoration to a high standard of detail. Fitted with factory air conditioning, it is presented ready for concours showing and touring use.

Ownership

  1. Auction sale
    Estimate US$140,000 – US$180,000

    RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

  1. Restoration

    A thorough restoration was carried out to a meticulous standard, with close attention to body-colour hubcaps with chrome trim rings, interior finish, and engine bay presentation.

    Described as recently completed at time of cataloguing.

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