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48-Years-Family-Owned 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

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Seller: gatineauparkboy
Location: Ottawa, Ontario K1K 0M8
Listing Details
  • Chassis: 11304412023199
  • 30k Miles Shown, Believed 130k Miles
  • 2.8-Liter Inline-Six
  • Four-Speed Automatic Transmission
  • Blue Paint
  • Cream Vinyl Upholstery
  • Black Soft Top
  • Color-Matching Removable Hardtop
  • Pioneer CD Stereo
  • Heater
  • 14" Gullideckel Wheels
  • Long-Term Family Ownership
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #77147

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48-Years-Family-Owned 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
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This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL was reportedly purchased by the seller’s father 48 years ago and was acquired in 2007 by the seller. The car is powered by a 2.8-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed automatic transmission and is finished in blue over cream MB-Tex upholstery. Equipment includes a black soft top, a color-matching removable hardtop, a Pioneer CD stereo, a heater, 14″ Gullideckel wheels, and electronic ignition. This W113 Pagoda is now offered with spare upholstery, a hardtop stand, the removed factory steel wheels and covers, manufacturer’s literature, and Ontario registration in the seller’s name.

48-Years-Family-Owned 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

Finished from the factory in Medium Blue (350), the car is said to have been refurbished in the 1980s and repainted again in 2016 after a ladder fell on the driver-side front bumper panel. Equipment includes a black soft top, a color-matching removable Pagoda hardtop with a heated rear window, chrome bumpers with overriders, dual side mirrors, and a power antenna. A replacement soft top is said to have been installed in 2008.

48-Years-Family-Owned 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

Gullideckel 14″ wheels are wrapped in 195/70 Michelin X One tires and the car is equipped with power steering. The removed steel wheels and factory covers are included in the sale.

48-Years-Family-Owned 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

Cream MB-Tex covers the seats and door panels, while blue carpets line the floors. Amenities include a Pioneer CD stereo, a heater, a floor-mounted shifter, and Coco floor mats. Cracks on the dashboard and areas of wear on the wood trim are shown in the gallery below.

48-Years-Family-Owned 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

The two-spoke steering wheel frames a tachometer and a 140-mph speedometer, along with gauges for fuel level, oil pressure, and coolant temperature. The five-digit odometer has reportedly rolled over once and shows 30k miles.

48-Years-Family-Owned 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

The fuel-injected 2.8L inline-six is said to have been rebuilt in the 1990s and an electronic ignition system was installed in 2017. An oil change was performed in 2022.

48-Years-Family-Owned 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. Additional photos of the underside are viewable below.

48-Years-Family-Owned 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

Decoding the body plate shows the following information:

  • 350 – Medium Blue paint
  • 248 – Heated rear hardtop window
  • 426 – Floor-mounted shifter and power steering
  • 491 – US-market example
  • 503 – Left side mirror
Filed under: pagoda, sl, w113

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Current Bid USD $30,250 by alvaroambroso
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