"Pagoda" Roadster **Factory Hardtop, A/C, Fog Lights

Description for Mercedes-Benz 200-Series 1971

1971 MERCEDES BENZ 280 SL ROADSTER: --Grey-Beige with Burgundy interior and Burgundy carpeting, 4,962 Original miles, utomatic transmission, actory hard top. VIN: 11304412023409The Mercedes W113 type, ick-named “Pagoda” due to a distinctive and patented concave hardtop roofline. Many see as one of the most beautiful cars ever built.All 280 SL models were equipped with an inline 6-cylinder engine with mechanical fuel injection. The comparatively short and wide chassis, ombined with an excellent suspension, owerful brakes and radial tires gave the 280 SL superb handling for its time.Factory and optional equipment include: Automatic transmission, Fog Lights, /C, eadrests and Hard top.This 280 SL Pagoda has long term ownership to date having averaged only 1,500 miles a year from new. It is in its original factory color combination, ecently repainted and has benefitted from a recent $8,700 full servicing to ensure its being in proper and ready to use condition throughout.The 280 SL Roadster continues to be one of the best and most enjoyable vintage automobiles today because of its ease of maintenance and reliability.