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Asking Price: £190k

1971 MERCEDES-BENZ W113 280 SL PAGODA

Bruce Greetham • UK

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Highest 10% of Past Sales

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Asking Price: £189,995

1971 MERCEDES-BENZ W113 280 SL PAGODA

UK

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

A matching-number 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda, presented in outstanding, unrestored condition with original interior and bodywork. Described as never having seen a wet road or salt, this exceptional example represents great value for collectors seeking originality.

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Condition 

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Outstanding unrestored condition described

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Manual

RHD

United Kingdom

11304412042726

1971

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Asking Price: £190k

1971 MERCEDES-BENZ W113 280 SL PAGODA

Bruce Greetham • UK

Market Position:

Highest 10% of Past Sales

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Description

/HISTORYFor sale with Bruce Greetham Classic Benz is this outstanding, fully matching-number 280 SL Pagoda.

How to describe this Pagoda is just incredible; not only is it matching-number perfect from

Engine, body colour, chassis number, and stamped on the leg, Gearbox mounting plate.

This Pagoda started life in 1970 with Mr Kinch in Northampton, the original owner.

The vehicle was then stored with the 2nd owner with 22 vintage motorbikes in a heated room.

This Pagoda has never seen a wet road and was never allowed to see any road salt.

40 years later, with the 2nd owner, it was then sold to the 3rd owner, Mr M, in 2021 until present To say this Pagoda is original is an understatement, as every spot weld and panel has never been welded; it still wears its original underseal.

A small amount of paint to the front due to light scratches and a very fussy owner; on removal of the headlights, the original Waxoyl was still present.

A very worthy Pagoda for a collector, as it has the st...

Price Analysis vs Other (W113) 280 SLs

£24,445

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£69,640

Median Price (Since 2020)

£346,514

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Meet the Seller

Bruce Greetham

Unit 2, Little Lightwood Farm, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR6 5LT

Based in Worcester, Worcestershire, Bruce Greetham is an independent specialist focused on classic and modern classic vehicles, particularly Porsche. They offer sales, sourcing, and consultancy services.

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