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£87,730 • £74,600 - £96,980

1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda

United States • 7 Mar 2026 • Lot 172

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a low-mileage, final-iteration 280 SL “Pagoda” in its original color combination, boasting matching numbers and desirable features like Frigiking A/C and a Becker radio. Recent restoration work and long-term collector ownership in Southern California further enhance its appeal.

Condition

8

The car is described as beautifully presented and well-preserved, with much restoration work done. It retains original features and comes with records, suggesting it's in excellent condition with minimal cosmetic imperfections. No dents or paint damage are mentioned.

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[Transmission]

Transmission:

113.044.12.018774

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Odometer:

72,294 miles

[Reg Number]

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

LHD

Beautifully presented, low-mileage example of the final-iteration 280 SL “Pagoda”.

Retains its matching numbers engine and transmission, finished in the original as-delivered color combination.

Equipped with desirable Frigiking air-conditioning system and Becker Grand Prix radio.

Accompanied by restoration records, original owner's manuals and a digital copy of Mercedes-Benz Data Karte.

Treated to much restoration and maintenance work in the 1990s by Bob Platz and his noted Mercedes-Benz facility Precision Autoworks.

Well-preserved example retaining much of its original interior, offered from decade-and-a-half long prominent Southern California collector ownership.