Mercedes-Benz 280 SL 1969

Transmission: 5 gears, Manual gearbox
The Mercedes-Benz W113 series was produced from 1963 to 1971. A total of around 48,912 copies were made. The W113 replaced the R121 in 1963 and was succeeded by the R107 in 1971.
The main designers were Paul Bracq and Béla Barényi.
Available was the 230 SL (1963–1967), the 250 SL (1967) and the 280 SL (1968–1971), with manual gearbox or automatic transmission.
Almost all models were supplied with a soft top as standard, but a hard top was available as an option. The hardtop had a curved shape like a Chinese pagoda roof, which is why the W113 is also popularly called Pagoda. Also available was a 2+2 coupe with hardtop, instead of the soft-top cupboard there was a fold-down bench.
The 280 SLPagode presented here dates from 1969 and was first driven in Gran Canaria, after which the car was transported to Germany. It stands on crown cap rims and has a 5-speed gearbox. Furthermore, the car has standing headlights and artificial leather seats. It drives very well and also has the hard top.
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