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1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Photo Details
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1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
$99,500.00
| Exterior Color: Tunis beige | |
| The w113 chassis first appeared before the public in 1963. This all-new sl was a total departure from the old 190sl and much more of a tame gt car when compared to the costly 300sl. The paulbraq-designed body was crisp and minimally adorned; a beautiful expression of modern design. In the tradition of the 300sl, the new car was offered with a soft top and a removable hard top. The hard top had a brilliant yetsubtle design feature €“a concave roof panel that when viewed from the front, resembled that of a japanese pagoda,the ensuing nickname has stuck with the car to this day. The new sl represented a complete change in philosophy forallfuture sl sports cars, the complexand expensive300sl was gone, as was the soft and delicate190sl.mercedes€™ new slnow combined elements of strong performance in a comfortable and stylish gt car.the €œpagoda€ sl evolved through three generations: the 230sl, 250sl, and 280SLwith production ending in 1971 with the arrival of the r107 chassis. The final evolution of the w113 appeared in 1968,nowwith abored/stroked2.8 liter version of the proven bosch-injected inline six. The vast majority ofcarsleft the factory gates equipped with thefour-speed automatic transmission, though a few were equipped with a four-speed manual, or the very rare five-speed manual. Earlier cars were criticized for a lack of power, but thanks to the abundant torque and 170hp output of the 280SL, those critics were silenced.handling is best described as €œmercedes-like€. Surefooted and capable, it strikes an excellent balance between ride comfort and cornering gripvia the independent front and swing-axle rear suspension. While the w113 maynot be a light and lithe sports car, it is more than willing to be hustled along a sweeping backroad.but perhaps the best environment for a 280SL is a relaxedcruise through the countryside or a cross-continental blast. This 1969 280SLis a well restored examplepresented in attractivetunis beige over brown leather.correctly restoring an sl is an expensive undertaking, so many of them simply get a quick cosmetic refreshand get sent back into service.this car was a good solid example before its restoration and was lovingly restored by a mercedes enthusiast. The body has been repainted in the rare andcorrect original color of tunis beige with a matchingremovablehard top (code 462 g). Recent and near perfect tobacco brownupholstery,brownsoft top and carpets complete the stunningly goodlooks.paint work, fit, finish and detailing are exceptional. The interior has been completelyretrimmedusing correct german leather, square weave carpet and german canvas. Period-accessorycocomatsprotect the carpets with a classic feel, and a period correct becker europa stereo is a highlight of the dash.all of the work has been performed with an eye toward correctness and usability. Detailing on the engine and undercarriagehas been nicely done withplenty of original style gold-cad plating on the hardware and brackets.the trunk is finished correctly and fitted with a spare tire and original tool kit.this examplecarries thedesirable 4-speed manual gearbox, making fora pleasantly sporting drive when combined with the torquey 2.8 liter engine.sincethe restoration was completed,thisfine280SLhas been enjoyedouton the road by itsmostrecent owner. Itnow presents with a very light and pleasingbroken-in feelthat only adds to itscharm. And while it has been driven and enjoyed,the outstandingquality of the restoration still shines through. |
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