1969 MERCEDES-BENZ 280

Finished in Factory colours of White with Contrasting Black Leather Interior, still with its original Hard top and new Black soft top roof, the car has been with its current owner for just over 34 years and has been maintained regardless of cost over the years. More recently the car was overhauled by marque specialist Roger Edwards in Amersham including a full repaint and engine bay detail. The car has had some modern headrests fitted which can be removed with ease. This stunning 280SL feels and looks very original throughout and with only have 3 owners from new the car feels like a time warp. Still with all the original documents from new and huge history file. Please call for further details and an appointment to view. The Mercedes-Benz 280 SL was introduced in December 1967 and continued in production until February 1971. An all new design by Paul Bracq to replace the 190 SL and 300 SL Roaster. The 280 SL had a powerful 2. 8 litre version of Mercedes inline-six and used Bosch fuel injection. To save on weight the bonnet, boot lid and tonneau cover were all composed of aluminium. The nickname 'Pagoda' was quickly adopted thanks to the slightly concave roof on the optional removable hardtop that resembled a pagoda roof. The comparatively short and wide chassis, combined with an excellent suspension, powerful disc brakes and radial tyres gave the W113 superb handling for its time. These roadsters also have one of the most beautiful bodies produced in the 1960s. Thanks to their robust inline-six and their luxurious Mercedes interior, they are wonderful cars to be driven and enjoyed. The styling of the front paid homage to the legendary 300 SL with its characteristic upright Bosch 'fishbowl' headlights and simple chrome grille, dominated by the large three-pointed star in the nose panel.