1968 MERCEDES BENZ 280SL PAGODA EXTENSIVELY PREPARED FOR TOURING IN EUROPE WITH ADDED BENEFIT OF AIR CONDITIONING
DATE OF MANUFACTURE: 1968 | COLOUR: PAPYRUS WHITE (DB717) | DARK OLIVE (DB291) HARD TOP | INTERIOR TRIM: DARK GREEN (134)
LUX CLASSICS ARE DELIGHTED TO OFFER THIS 1968 MERCEDES-BENZ 280SL LEFT HAND DRIVE, AUTOMATIC, ORIGINAL USA DELIVERED PAGODA. WITH FULL LUX CLASSICS ENGINE, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND MECHANICAL REBUILDS, AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATION AND COSMETIC UPGRADES. PURCHASED BY ITS CURRENT OWNER FROM A FRIEND IN EUROPE.
THE APPEAL
With its timeless appeal, the W113 Pagoda is the definitive collectible Mercedes-Benz – a handsomely proportioned car, technically ahead of its time and incredibly well-engineered. Costing nearly twice as much as an E-Type when new, its elegance, reliability and sporting prowess became an instant attraction for the rich and famous – notable past owners include John Lennon, Sophia Loren, Charlton Heston and Sir Stirling Moss.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Very rare retrofitted air conditioning
• Matching numbers
• Engine, automatic transmission and mechanical rebuilds, cosmetic upgrades and air conditioning installation by Lux Classics in the last few years with invoices totalling £150,000
• History file with copy of data card
• Extensive documentation of works carried out by Lux Classics
• Power steering and automatic transmission
• Touring prepared
• Matching factory Dark Olive repainted hardtop
• New Dark Olive mohair soft top
• Becker Europa II Stereo
This Pagoda’s manufacturer completion date was 29 November 1968, with a dealer code of 706 indicating original USA delivery. It is presented in its original factory-delivered colour scheme of Papyrus White exterior paintwork, complemented by Dark Olive hard and soft tops. The contrasting white and dark green is quite unusual, but very striking, providing an appealing visual appearance.
Mechanically well-sorted, it’s ready to enjoy as an everyday classic, but is also fully prepared and well-suited for European touring.
MECHANICAL
With extensive mechanical works carried out by Lux Classics in recent years, we know this 280SL very well. Most notably, we have stripped and rebuilt the engine, automatic transmission and rear axle with full documentation providing breakdowns of the works undertaken and parts used. In addition, we installed the after-market air conditioning system, carried out various other mechanical and cosmetic upgrades, together with routine servicing, 4-wheel alignment and maintenance.
INTERIOR
The dark green interior trim provides a rarely seen and striking contrast to the white paint. The seats, carpeting and trim work all present in fine condition throughout. There’s a lovely period aura to the switch gear and chrome work, with the Becker Europa II stereo providing an appropriate finishing touch. The after-market air condition outlet and control unit is neatly located underneath the existing dash and glovebox assembly.
Invoices to hand in the history file detail recent cosmetic works by Lux Classics to the seats, window runners, weather sealing, fabrication of trim panels and soft top adjustments.
Currently on a personalised registration plate which is not part of the sale.
On sale on behalf of its owner as a consignment sale.
WARRANTY & FINANCE AVAILABLE
