Mercedes 280 SL Pagode - 1969
W113
Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
Bonhams
Estimated : € 90.000 - 120.000
Sold for € 94.300
Parijs - Paris
Frankrijk - France
February 2018
'For those who value engineering finesse and high quality construction, it's alone in the field,' enthused Road & Track magazine after testing a 280 SL in 1968, while its manufacturer considered the 280 SL: 'a Grand Tourer in the traditional sense' and 'a unique combination of sports car performance and saloon car comfort (a Mercedes-Benz saloon naturally).'
The last of a popular and extremely successful line begun with the 230 SL of 1963, the Mercedes-Benz 280 SL was introduced in 1967. The new 2.8-litre six-cylinder engine produced 180 bhp, 20 hp more than the preceding 250 SL's. The 280 SL's 120 mph top speed was no greater but it was significantly quicker off the mark, its 0-60 mph time of 10 seconds being a whole second better than its predecessor's. Christened 'Pagoda' after their distinctive cabin shape, these SL models were amongst the best-loved sports-tourers of their day and remain highly sought after by collectors.
This particular 280 SL was delivered new to the USA and since its return to Europe has been converted to European specification by a Mercedes-Benz dealership. Finished in gold metallic with brown leather interior, the car has been partially restored and is described by the vendor as in generally excellent condition. Accompanying documentation consists of a Mercedes-Benz certificate and FIVA passport.
Mercedes 280 SL Pagode - 1969
W113
Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
Bonhams
Estimated : € 90.000 - 120.000
Sold for € 94.300
Parijs - Paris
Frankrijk - France
February 2018
'For those who value engineering finesse and high quality construction, it's alone in the field,' enthused Road & Track magazine after testing a 280 SL in 1968, while its manufacturer considered the 280 SL: 'a Grand Tourer in the traditional sense' and 'a unique combination of sports car performance and saloon car comfort (a Mercedes-Benz saloon naturally).'
The last of a popular and extremely successful line begun with the 230 SL of 1963, the Mercedes-Benz 280 SL was introduced in 1967. The new 2.8-litre six-cylinder engine produced 180 bhp, 20 hp more than the preceding 250 SL's. The 280 SL's 120 mph top speed was no greater but it was significantly quicker off the mark, its 0-60 mph time of 10 seconds being a whole second better than its predecessor's. Christened 'Pagoda' after their distinctive cabin shape, these SL models were amongst the best-loved sports-tourers of their day and remain highly sought after by collectors.
This particular 280 SL was delivered new to the USA and since its return to Europe has been converted to European specification by a Mercedes-Benz dealership. Finished in gold metallic with brown leather interior, the car has been partially restored and is described by the vendor as in generally excellent condition. Accompanying documentation consists of a Mercedes-Benz certificate and FIVA passport.