Mercedes-Benz 280SL
Description
Stock number 2053. 1968 G Plate Mercedes-Benz 280 SL 113 Pagoda. FACTORY BUILD DATA. Midnight Blue 904G / Grey leather/ Rear side seat/ Blue soft top. HISTORY FILE. This SL started life in the USA Pennsyvania in 1968 and serviced throughout for many years, The original service Green book, manuals, and brown plastic sleeve wallet are present. The vehicle was shipped to Germany during 2014 for a full nut and bolt concourse restoration which is evidenced by photo’s and various bills and receipts.
At this point the body shell was totally rebuilt and then introduced to a euro look of removing the side repeaters alongside headlights, bumpers etc. Every part of this car was taken care of to a very high standard, including, engine, drive train, Gearbox and suspension. The underneath is powder coated, zinc plated bolts and fully detailed to show standard. The Owner at the time decide to change the colour from Blue 287 to 904 Midnight blue. The Audio system has been upgraded with extra discreet speakers and all keeping the period look.
The child rear facing seat and all interior was finished in the most beautiful condition and in line with 280 SL correct carpets and leather. This 280 SL Pagoda has spent many hours with us in our workshops maintaining the perfect driving machine until perfection was achieved for the owner, to do this the whole injection system was overhauled with new injectors, and injection pump refurbishment. This is if not one of the best driving 280 SL’s we have experienced from cold start to Motorway cruising with confidence. A beautiful Pagoda to own and enjoy if you desire perfection.
Car History
This SL started life in the USA Pennsyvania in 1968 and serviced throughout for many years, The original service Green book, manuals, and brown plastic sleeve wallet are present. The vehicle was shipped to Germany during 2014 for a full nut and bolt concourse restoration which is evidenced by photo’s and various bills and receipts. At this point the body shell was totally rebuilt and then introduced to a euro look of removing the side repeaters alongside headlights, bumpers etc. Every part of this car was taken care of to a very high standard, including, engine, drive train, Gearbox and suspension. The underneath is powder coated, zinc plated bolts and fully detailed to show standard. The Owner at the time decide to change the colour from Blue 287 to 904 Midnight blue. The Audio system has been upgraded with extra discreet speakers and all keeping the period look. The child rear facing seat and all interior was finished in the most beautiful condition and in line with 280 SL correct carpets and leather. This 280 SL Pagoda has spent many hours with us in our workshops maintaining the perfect driving machine until perfection was achieved for the owner, to do this the whole injection system was overhauled with new injectors, and injection pump refurbishment. This is if not one of the best driving 280 SL’s we have experienced from cold start to Motorway cruising with confidence. A beautiful Pagoda to own and enjoy if you desire perfection.
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Is it our unrivalled experience with three generations of SL? Is it our attention to detail, our award winning quality? Is it our selection of hand picked, superb cars for sale? Is it the family feel, the friendly faces and consistency of our work? Most people say it’s all of these things.
A classic car offers a world of opportunities – it is an invitation to explore the open road and share life-affirming experiences with like-minded individuals.
Where will your Mercedes-Benz take you?
Bulkhead Corrosion
Although the R107 is renowned for build quality, there is one chink in the armour – the bulkhead. Many cars that present well from the outside are hiding internal rust. Water from outside the car should drain out through specially designed channels, but over time, these become blocked forcing water inside the car. Once water has breached the blower motor cover in front of the windscreen, it slowly wreaks havoc from inside out. This delicate area did not have rust protection from the factory, and as the metal deteriorates it the water ingress can lead to faulty electrics, damp carpets and musty smells inside the cabin.
All our cars come with a 36 month bulkhead warranty.
SLSHOP Unique 2 & 3 year warranty
Buying a practical classic car like an SL should be supported with a robust, no quibble guarantee that supports your ongoing enjoyment for years to come. Thats why all our cars come with a 2 year mechanical warranty and 3 year bulkhead corrosion warranty.
Why buy a classic Mercedes-Benz from The SL Shop
We take great pride in finding new owners for high quality, investable classic cars. As the World’s leading SL specialist, a wealth of experience in servicing and restoring classic Mercedes-Benz vehicles, so we only sell cars that we deem worthy to wear The SL Shop name. When you buy a car from The SL Shop, you can be sure that you are buying one of the very best examples available. We turn down many, many vehicles to arrive at the selection you find in our showroom.
1. Will it be mechanically reliable?
We want you to enjoy your classic car from the minute you first turn the key and our reputation is paramount. All of our showroom cars undergo a comprehensive pre-delivery inspection which includes multiple checks and extensive tests. During this process, anything that doesn’t meet our high standards will be attended to, which is why it can take some time for one of our cars to come to market.
2. How can I be sure this car is as good as it looks?
For added peace of mind, every sales car is subject to a road test to ensure that it behaves exactly as the factory intended. We test the car under load, idling in traffic, cruising on the motorway and ambling along country lanes in Worcestershire. We check the engine and drivetrain as well as all the controls, from the heaters to the adjustment of the seats.
3. Will my car be serviced before I collect it?
As with all our cars, this example will be sold with a full service using manufacturer correct filters and fluids. The car is then independently inspected and given a full 12 month MoT certificate.
4. Will my classic car come with a warranty?
Your classic Mercedes-Benz from The SL Shop will come with a full 24 month warranty, including the vital bulkhead, which has a 36 month warranty.
5. Why is the 36 month bulkhead warranty from The SL Shop so important?
The bulkhead was the achilles heel of the R 107SL, a weakness which can affect even then youngest of cars. A corroded bulkhead can be hard to identify – a car may look the part but be suffering badly under the skin.
Our work with the R 107 bulkhead has been documented extensively online, so we have an unparalleled understanding of this issue and highly recommend watching the video below to learn more about the subject.
We invested a significant amount of time and money into the research and development of our own bespoke panels to create a long term solution to the bulkhead problem. You can’t buy a complete bulkhead panel for an R107 anywhere other than The SL Shop, making us industry leaders in this particular area.
Our work with the bulkhead is more than just a repair, it’s a long term solution.
Our experience with the R 107 SL means you can rest assured that you are in safe hands with The SL Shop.
Experience Your SL
Acquiring your car is just the start! We absolutely believe the joy of owning a classic SL is to create lasting memories and we’ll push you to use your SL. So whether that means driving it to work from time to time, meeting up with friends and family, taking a run out to your favourite pub or joining us on one of our trips and tours its so important to use it!
24h Test Drive
Want to be sure an SL is for you? Will it be comfortable on a long journey? Will it fit in the garage? Will it feel too old? Is this just a phase you’re going through? Well we have the answer to that. Self drive hire one of our dedicated cars and “try before” you buy. Of course if you do buy we’ll refund your rental costs.
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Proud Owners
Here are some stories of how our current owners have bought, restored and toured in there classic SL
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