1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL W113 Pagoda

113044.12.015285roadGermany

Engine: 2.8L SOHC inline-six, mechanical fuel injection, 160 bhp at 5,700 rpm
Colour: Silver Gray Metallic over black

A 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL (W113 'Pagoda') finished in Silver Gray Metallic over black MB Tex upholstery, representing the third and final evolution of the W113 series. Powered by a 2.8-litre Bosch fuel-injected inline-six mated to a four-speed automatic, the car is equipped with Frigiking air conditioning, Becker Europa radio, European headlamps, and whitewall Michelin tyres. It was comprehensively restored during a period of private collection ownership and is accompanied by both soft and hard tops.

Ownership

2023-03-02Auction sale
Estimate US$175,000 – US$200,000
Bonhams catalogue lot →
Date unknown
Private collection owner
partial documentation
Vehicle spent considerable time in a private collection, during which a thorough and costly restoration was carried out to bring it to its current condition.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

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Restoration
A comprehensive restoration was carried out covering paintwork, chrome, engine bay detailing, interior (seats, door cards, woodwork, carpeting), and cosmetic components to a high standard consistent with significant financial investment.
Work was completed while the car was in the private collection owner's care; scope described as effectively an open-budget exercise.

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