1971 | Mercedes-Benz 280 SL

Pagoda (W113)

£130,881
DE flag
Private seller

Description

Vehicle data

**First registration: **15.01.1971

**Mileage: **46,800 km (as read)

**Displacement / power: **2,748 cc / 170 kW (231 hp)

**Engine: **6-cylinder inline engine, fuel injection

**Transmission: **Automatic (completely overhauled in 2026)

**Exterior colour: **Silver metallic (complete repaint)

**Interior: **Original blue leather (completely renewed during restoration)

**MOT / TÜV: **New, next due 09/2028

**Origin: **German vehicle, not an import

**Location: **14165 Berlin-Zehlendorf

 

Equipment

•      Automatic transmission (completely overhauled in 2026)

•      Power steering

•      Drop-forged alloy wheels

•      Hardtop painted in body colour (restored)

•      New folding soft top during restoration

•      Period Becker Grand Prix radio

•      Restored fine-wood trim (burr walnut)

•      Stainless-steel exhaust system

 

Restoration by Mercedes-Benz

The vehicle was completely restored at the Mercedes-Benz classic car centre between 2011 and 2013. The aim was to restore it to its original production condition as of 1971. Wherever possible, exclusively original Mercedes-Benz replacement parts and replacement units were used.

 

Scope of the restoration:

  • Bodywork completely refurbished, all panels renewed or repaired
  • Complete repainting of the interior, exterior and hardtop in silver metallic
  • All line systems renewed: brakes, fuel, exhaust, electrics
  • Axles completely overhauled, all wear parts replaced
  • Shock absorbers, fuel pump and power steering pump renewed
  • All engine valves, including the cylinder head, reworked
  • All chrome parts newly electroplated
  • All instruments overhauled by a specialist workshop
  • Seats with headrests, door panels: original blue leather (authorised upholsterer)
  • Floor carpets completely renewed, including the luggage compartment
  • Transmission completely overhauled and renewed
  • Underbody protection renewed by an authorised specialist workshop in accordance with regulations

On 04.03.2014, DEKRA prepared an assessment for obtaining the new operating permit. The achieved original condition was certified. Registration on 23.04.2014.

An assessment can be provided at the buyer's request.

Since the restoration, the vehicle has only been driven 4,200 km for transfers and has been displayed for extended periods at various classic car exhibitions.

 Notes

The vehicle is equipped with an original Mercedes-Benz replacement unit (odometer reading 46,800 km).

The vehicle was stolen at one point in its history (2009). The Berlin State Criminal Police Office secured it in 2010 and conclusively established its identity through forensic examination. Daimler-Benz AG subsequently acquired the vehicle and carried out the complete restoration.

The original colour was champagne, and the original interior was brown. The repainting and new interior were carried out as part of the restoration at Mercedes-Benz.

Extensive restoration documentation and invoices will be handed over where available.

Location: 14165 Berlin-Zehlendorf  |  Viewing by appointment

Contact: Gerd Dressel  |  Dressel PKW-Service GmbH & Co. KG

This description has been automatically translated. Original language: German.

Condition & Registration

Registered
Ready to drive

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Technical Details

Vehicle data

Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model series
SL-Class
Model name
280 SL
Manufacturer code
W 113
First registration date
Not provided
Year of manufacture
1971
Mileage (read)
46,800 km
Chassis number
Not provided
Engine number
Not provided
Gearbox number
Not provided
Matching numbers
Not provided
Number of owners
Not provided

Technical details

Body style
Convertible (Roadster)
Power (kW/hp)
125/170
Cubic capacity (cm³)
2778
Cylinders
6
Doors
Not provided
Steering
Left (LHD)
Gearbox
Automatic
Gears
Not provided
Transmission
Rear
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Fuel type
Petrol

Individual Configuration

Exterior color
Silver
Interior color
Blue
Interior material
Leather

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