1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda W113

113.044-12-015422roadGermany

Engine: 2.8L inline-six
Colour: Light Ivory

A US-market 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL 'Pagoda' finished in Light Ivory (DB 670 G) with matching hardtop, built for delivery to California and specified with automatic transmission, power steering, and factory options including tinted glass and bumper guards. Retained by its first owner for over four decades, the car subsequently underwent a thorough professional restoration during its second ownership and has since been upgraded with red leather interior, a Frigiking air-conditioning system, and a Bluetooth-equipped Becker radio.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Sold US$179,200
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
1970 → 2011Factory delivery
Original California owner
partial documentation
Took delivery of the car new in California; retained ownership for roughly four decades before parting with it.
2011 → 2022Private sale
Second owner based in Florida
partial documentation
Relocated the car to Florida and during their ownership engaged marque specialists to carry out the comprehensive restoration the car still displays.
2022 →Private sale
Consignor
partial documentation
Acquired the car early in 2022 following completion of the restoration by the prior owner.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

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Modification
A factory-style Frigiking air-conditioning system was fitted, driven by a compressor of modern manufacture.
—Restoration
Marque specialists (unnamed)
A comprehensive restoration was carried out by marque specialists on behalf of the second owner, resulting in the high-quality presentation the car retains today.
Work undertaken during the period of second ownership, between 2011 and early 2022.
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Modification
Interior retrimmed in red leather with red carpets and a black cloth convertible top, replacing the original Cognac leather, brown carpets, and beige top.
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Modification
The Becker Europa Grand Prix radio was rebuilt and fitted with a Bluetooth module; the unit remains paired with the correct Hirschmann automatic antenna.

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