LOT 121

1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda Chassis no. 113.044-10-017462 Engine no. 130.983-10-006454

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Lot 121

Current ownership since 1988
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda

Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris|6 February 2025, 14:00 CET|Paris, The Grand Palais Historique

1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda
Chassis no. 113.044-10-017462
Engine no. 130.983-10-006454

• Delivered new in Germany
• Desirable 4-speed manual transmission
• Only three owners from new
• Copy of Mercedes-Benz Datenkarte; service book (stamped); and 1970 purchase invoice available
• Extensive history file
• German registration document

The last of a popular and extremely successful line begun with the 230 SL of 1963, the Mercedes-Benz 280 SL was introduced in 1967 powered by a new 2.8-litre six-cylinder engine that produced 180bhp, 20 horsepower more than the preceding 250 SL's. The 280 SL's 193km/h (120mph) top speed was no greater but it was significantly quicker off the mark.
Christened 'Pagoda' after their distinctive cabin shape - devised by French designer and classic car enthusiast, Paul Bracq - these SL models were amongst the best-loved sports-tourers of their day and remain highly sought after by collectors.
German delivered and first registered in Düsseldorf on 20th April 1970, this 280 SL changed hands once in 1977 when it was bought by a lady in Dortmund, who kept it until 1988 when it was bought by our vendor. The car comes with its photocopy of original Datenkarte; original service book (stamped); and an extensive history file including the original 1970 purchase invoice.

Footnotes

Aux mains du même propriétaire depuis 1988
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagode
Châssis n° 113.044-10-017462
Moteur n° 130.983-10-006454

• Livrée neuve en Allemagne
• Désirable transmission manuelle à 4 vitesses
• Seulement trois propriétaires depuis son origine
• Photocopie de la Datenkarte Mercedes-Benz, carnet d'entretien (tamponné) et facture d'achat de 1970
• Dossier historique complet
• Titre d'immatriculation allemand

La Mercedes-Benz 280 SL, dernière de la populaire lignée inaugurée par la très réussie 230 SL de 1963, a été dévoilée en 1967, équipée d'un tout nouveau moteur six cylindres de 2,8 litres développant 180 ch, 20 de plus que la précédente 250 SL. La vitesse maximale de 193 km/h de la 280 SL n'était pas supérieure à celle sa devancière, mais elle était plus nerveuse.
Baptisées « pagode » à cause de la forme de leur pavillon – dessiné par le styliste français et passionné de voitures anciennes Paul Bracq – ces modèles SL faisaient partie des sportives les plus appréciées de leur temps et sont toujours très recherchées par les collectionneurs.
Livrée en Allemagne à Düsseldorf et immatriculée le 20 avril 1970, cette 280 SL a changé de mains une fois en 1977 quand une dame de Dortmund l'a achetée. Elle l'a conservée jusqu'en 1988 lorsque le vendeur l'a acquise. La voiture est vendue avec la photocopie de sa Datenkarte originale, son carnet d'entretien d'origine (tamponné) et un dossier historique complet comprenant la facture d'achat originale de 1970.

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