Mercedes W113 Pagoda for sale automotive
collector car classified vintage classic center old
timer veteran
1971 Mercedes Benz
280SL
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Great original undercarriage still
shows some of the original factory Cosmoline (root beer colored areas)
Click on any of
the pictures below to view the larger version.
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Below are pictures of the correct
headlight notches.
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The chrome
grill and nose of the
Pagoda exudes class and elegance. |
Present on
both sides. |
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The photos
to the left and right
display the straightness of the body. |
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The pictures above are of the canvas
soft top and hard top. Both appear in excellent
condition. The pictures to the left and right
display the correctness of the car.
The photo on the left is a shot from under the
hard top, at the base.
The photo to the right is from the soft top
stowage lid. Both numbers are matching, and
correspond with the body number under
the hood pictured below.
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Above
picture is of the body number stamped onto
the hood. |
The above
picture displays the VIN plate. |
The photo
above shows us the data plate
located inside the engine bay. This sequence of
numbers tells us the body number as well as
build number and color codes. |
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The photos
to the left and right display the
remarkable condition of the rear
floor shelves. These areas
are very susceptible to corrosion. |
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These
photos are the with the wooden floor board
covers in place. |
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Always
look under the trunk mat and for the round
dots that indicate factory spot welds.
On all W113 cars this is the most
susceptible area for rust. |
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This car
exhibits original factory spot welds
that
are just inside the engine bay
along the tops of the front fenders.
This is a great indicator of
originality. |
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Just above, notice the absolutely factory original firewall
pad. These pads with the correct pattern are not 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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These
pictures show us the exceptional
condition of the undercarriage.
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Above is a great
shot of the original Cosmoline coating. |
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The pictures above
display the rocker panels and rocker panel covers. Notice the correct
Phillips head
screws all along the rocker panel cover
and along the bottom of the rocker panel.