1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
For Auction
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Vehicle Specifications
- VIN11304412011369
- Classic Car ID102653354
- Stock Number1394520
- CategoryImport Classics
- Body StyleN/A
- New/UsedUsed
- MileageN/A
- EngineN/A
Classic Car Overview
Offered Without Reserve 120,000 - 140,000 EUR
- One of 8,047 examples of the 280 SL Pagoda built in 1969
- Delivered new to the United States; later returned to Germany and converted to European specification upon its restoration between 2014 and 2016
- Finished in its factory-correct colour pairing of Grey Blue Metallic over a Blue leather interior; complemented by a dark blue soft-top hood
- Powered by its matching-numbers 2.8-litre inline-six engine; paired with a four-speed automatic gearbox
- Accompanied by its matching-colour Pagoda hardtop
According to a copy of its factory Data Card (available to view on file), the Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda offered here was marked complete in July 1969. The car left the Sindelfingen works finished in Grey Blue Metallic over a Blue interior the colour combination it is presented in today. Optional extras included power steering, an automatic transmission and floor-mounted shifter, outside rearview mirror positioned on the left A-pillar, and a Becker Grand Prix radio (since replaced by a Blaupunkt unit). Destined for delivery to the United States, the Mercedes-Benz stayed there until the early 2010s, with its last recorded Stateside owner residing near Orlando, Florida.
Acquired by The Silver Star Collection directly from Mercedes-Benz Classic, on its return to Europe the 280 SL was submitted to German workshop Kienle for restoration between 2014 and 2016. Here, the specification was converted from US to European, with its speedometer changed from mph to km/h and its odometer reading reset. The bodywork was taken back to bare metal and repainted in factory-correct Grey Blue Metallic, the convertible hood was renewed, the interior was relined with Blue leather plus new floor carpets and trim, the dashboard reupholstered, and engine overhauled. A report detailing the restoration is available to view on file. The car is now noted to be fitted with a replacement gearbox, though it does retain its matching-numbers 2.8-litre engine.
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/auctions/pa26/.
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