1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 'Pagoda'

A handsome and classically appealing roadster, finished in a tasteful colour combination. It is powered by a naturally aspirated 2.8-litre inline-six, delivering 125kW to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. This left-hand drive 280 SL Pagoda was originally delivered to the USA before being exported to Australia, where it is now offered for sale. The car is finished in Signal Red with a black soft top over a Cognac-trimmed cabin, punctuated by a body-coloured dashboard. It rides on a set of 14-inch wheels with colour-coded centres and Americus whitewall tyres. The specification includes driver and passenger heating controls and a Becker Europa push-button radio. Accompanying the sale are the soft top tools, spare wheel, and a Concessional RAV Entry Approval document. The seller reports that the removable hard top is not available. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: a small chip on the boot lid behind the soft top, a gouge on the left-hand side underneath the soft top, and wear on the seats, which are believed to have been previously re-trimmed. The seller notes that the handbrake needs tightening, the horn is non-functional, and the door cards and exhaust appear to be non-original. There is a valid NSW registration in place, which expires on 4 May 2024. The seller carried out an oil change and replaced the spark plugs approximately three months ago. This Mercedes-Benz 280 SL is an elegant classic convertible, presenting in an attractive period colour combination and benefitting from a recent service carried out by its current owner. It would make for an eye-catching weekend cruising companion, as well as a stylish addition to any collection. The description of this consignment is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. For vehicles, unless otherwise stated, potential buyers should also assume that any cherished registration may be retained by the seller. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.