Mercedes W113 Pagoda for sale automotive
collector car classified vintage classic center old
timer
1968 280SL
(a super original
"time-machine")
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Here are scans of about 1/3 of the original letters that
Captain Lane sent to Daimler-Benz exploring the purchase of a Pagoda. Note
that when he started this process the 250SL was the current offering but by the
time the order was placed the 280SL's were in production.
Click on any of the pictures below to view the larger version.
The picture in the
center shows us the data plate. The picture to the right displays the
corresponding body number stamp on the deck lid.
On the left, the same numbers on underside of hardtop. The data plate
tells us this is a # 568 red car
(as represented on the second line by 568 H ) and the body number is
visible
on the last line of the data plate showing us 82217. Note that the last three
or four numbers are stamped on hood (scroll way down to view)
the deck lid ( right picture) and underside
of hardtop ( left picture) indicating "numbers matching". In this case, all numbers are present, visible and
matching the chassis plate.
Of course this car exhibits the correct factory headlight notches.
Great looking original dash with Becker Europa radio.
The rubber
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The pictures above
display the exceptional condition of the original dash covering. The glove box
picture shows us the original and quite rare hard top pouch
with levers to lock and unlock the hard/soft tops. The picture in the
center displays the Hirschmann Antenna.
The above center
picture displays the heel pad
number on the driver side floor. That part number and other factory markings are
usually long since worn away. An
unmistakable trademark of originality. The pictures to the left and right
show us the seat belt holder clip, another rarely seen object in these
cars.
The
factory original heel pad with part number is no longer available for
purchase |
The rear shelves with boards in place. |
The seat backsides and vents |
This carpet shows great everywhere you look. |
A neat option
available for the Pagodas was a rear mounting sideways seat, also known as a
"kinder seat". This car has a great looking and comfortable seat
for another passenger to ride along.
The factory booklets and owners manual along with the tool kit.
The hood
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Notice the inner fenders with correct spot welds and the absolutely factory original firewall pad. These pads with the correct pattern are no available from Mercedes. The only replacement part available looks and feels different. Finding a great original firewall pad is a good indicator of overall originality of a 280SL and the sort of life it has lead.
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This car
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The pictures below
display the rocker panels and rocker panel covers. Notice the phillips
head screws all along the rocker panel cover
and along the bottom of the rocker panel.