1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Roadster
Specifications |
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| Stock: | MB71-727 |
| Current condition: | SHOW-DRIVER |
| Performance: | 2,778cc SOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine |
| Performance options: | Bosch Mechanical Fuel Injection |
| Transmission: | 4-Speed Automatic |
| Suspension: | Independent Front Suspension, Swing Axle Rear with Coil Springs |
| Color exterior: | White |
| Color interior: | Chocolate Brown |
| Features: | Air Conditioning; Becker Europa radio |
| Vin #: | 11304412017727 |
| Engine #: | 13098312011623 |
Description
This 280 SL was originally delivered in a White with a Chocolate Brown interior and matching Chocolate Brown soft top, a combination it retains today. It comes equipped with dealer-installed air conditioning, a Becker Europa AM/FM radio, and a single exterior mirror. The interior has been updated with new seat upholstery and square weave carpeting. The car retains many original features, including inner fender spot welds, notches behind the headlight surrounds, the original firewall pad, a stamped body number on the hood edge, and the original rubber mat and spare tire cover in the trunk. The 280 SL has also received a recent servicing, along with a number of improvements which included:
• Restoring the Pagoda hard top
• Rebuilding the head
• New sub-frame mounts
• New brake booster & rear calipers
• New voltage regulator
• New exhaust system with hangers
• Flushed & bled brake system
This 280SL is now ready to be enjoyed on your favorite roads or highways....or at your favorite concours event!
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History
In the spring of 1963, Mercedes-Benz debuted an all-new roadster to take the place of both the 190SL and the exotic 300SL. The 230SL was a crisp and sophisticated Paul Bracq-designed two-seat convertible based on existing passenger car components. The nickname 'Pagoda' came from its distinctive concave removable hardtop that resembled a Japanese pagoda. Although somewhat controversial at its introduction, these SLs are now considered a masterpiece of design. The final iteration of the 'Pagoda' arrived in 1967, and the 280SL demonstrated that some cars don't change, they just get better. "The Mercedes-Benz 280SL, the latest version of a line that began as the 230SL in 1963, is the same as ever, just better," concluded Road & Track after testing a 280SL in 1968. "For those who value engineering, finesse and high-quality construction, it's alone in the field," enthused the highly respected American motoring magazine. Renowned today for their comfort, handling, and superb quality, these beautiful roadsters are wonderful cars meant to be driven and enjoyed.