In its second year of production, the 280 variant of the W113 Chassis was gaining a lot of interest in the North American market. Mercedes-Benz began building many US specification cars complete with popular accessories to supply this demand. The car being offered is a well-optioned, well-cared-for, rust-free example that was sold new in Pennsylvania. Mercedes-Benz Heritage has confirmed that this car is correctly represented in its visual and mechanical details. The roadster is being offered by its third owner; the original owner completed a thorough cosmetic restoration on the car approximately 10 years ago that included a complete body strip and repaint, new chrome work, interior and engine compartment detailing. Today the car reflects a nicely aged restoration that offers a superb driver quality experience and a 280SL that could be shown or driven any time.

The “Pagoda” is powered by a 2.8-liter, 180-hp inline six-cylinder engine that is connected to a floor-mounted shift automatic transmission. Among the interesting and desirable features on this 280SL is air conditioning, single seats, both tops, power steering, USA version specifications, instruments in English, Becker radio, ivory-colored steering wheel, heat-insulated glass, heated rear pane and limited-slip differential. The car is finished in its original color of Beige Gray with bamboo toned interior. The soft-top fabric color deviates from the original and nicely complements the factory color scheme. The interior demonstrates being finished to a very high standard, utilizing proper materials and patterns. The interior components, including gauges, are said to be in working order; the door jams are clean and show some original stickers and proper VIN plate. Cosmetically this car is nicely presented; all chrome and trim pieces are present and correct. This sophisticated car is reported to be in exceptional running order and is said to be solid throughout. Included in the sale are a spare wheel, extra set of wipers, chock, all tools and roll, jack, two tops, top cover, new sheep skins, car cover, and two blank spare keys.