Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda 1971 full US Spec
1971 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
This striking ‘matching-numbers’ example was produced right at the end of Stuttgart’s 280 production run and has spent most of its life in Nevada and, latterly, Alberta Canada. Purchased by Lovegrove Classics Silchester Ltd in 2013 direct from the then owner, Robin Herman - a member of the Pagoda World Club in Canada. It underwent a full bare-metal respray in 2014 by Lovegrove Classics Silchester and represents in very original and reportedly perfect underneath, never welded and still in its original red body colour. The engine is now fitted with a 123 Heritage distributor although the original will also accompany the car.
There is included a comprehensive history folder detailing its time abroad as well as its import into the UK in 2013 and subsequent British MoT test certificates. Originally a US-specification car, this example has been ‘de-Americanised’ with the chrome overriders and side indicators deleted, however all original parts to put back to full US Spec can be done An extremely fine example in excellent condition and beautifully presented and importantly, complete with hardtop & original owner’s manual. Indeed, it is described by the vendor as “faultless to drive” and has covered less than 1,000 miles since imported in to UK 2013 as part of a private collection. The owner, extremely experienced in this field, has gone to great lengths to emphasise how good this example i, full delivery to US arranged .
- Make: Mercedes-Benz
- Model: SL-Class
- Type: Convertible
- Year: 1971
- Mileage: 17219
- Color: Red
- Interior color: Black
- Vehicle Title: Clean Want to buy? Contact seller!
