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Mercedes-Benz 280 SL California (W113) for sale

CHF 134,500

Switzerland

First registration
October 1968
Mileage
76,118 miles
Exterior color
White
Upholstery
Black
Transmission
Manual transmission

Overview of this Mercedes-Benz 280 SL California (W113) used for sale

Lamborghini Porrentruy offers this 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL California (W113) in white with a black interior and approximately 76,118 miles. Nicknamed the Pagoda for its concave hardtop, the W113 SL was built from 1963 to 1971. The final 280 SL has a fuel-injected 2.8-liter inline-six. The California version omits the soft top in favor of a rear bench. The seller lists it as having passed its Swiss inspection.

Specifications of this Mercedes-Benz 280 SL California (W113)

Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
280 SL California (W113)
Specialist
Lamborghini Porrentruy | Garage Roland Affolter
First registration
October 1968
Mileage
76,118 miles
Exterior color
White
Upholstery
Black
Transmission
Manual transmission
Body style
Roadster
Fuel
Gasoline
Cylinders
6
Displacement
2,778 cm³
Doors
2
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Model reference specifications

Engine
2.8-liter inline-six
Power
168 hp
Performance
170 PS (125 kW) and 244 Nm, and 200 km/h
Chassis
The hardtop dips in the middle instead of curving up, and that concave line, patented by Paul Bracq and Béla Barényi, is what gave the car the name pagoda. It lowers the roof at the sides so a passenger can get in without stooping.

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This vehicle’s priceCHF 134,500

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Options and equipment

Reported details and equipment

Inspection Swiss roadworthiness inspection passed, per the seller
VAT Status not stated by the seller; price listed in Switzerland

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FAQ about the Mercedes-Benz 280 SL California (W113)

What is the asking price of the Mercedes-Benz 280 SL California (W113) listed on LuxuryPulse?

The asking price of the Mercedes-Benz 280 SL California (W113) listed on LuxuryPulse is 134,500 CHF.

What is the listed mileage of the Mercedes-Benz 280 SL California (W113) listed on LuxuryPulse?

Listed mileage for the Mercedes-Benz 280 SL California (W113) listed on LuxuryPulse: The seller’s odometer reading is equivalent to approximately 76,118 miles.

What does the advertised year refer to for the Mercedes-Benz 280 SL California (W113) listed on LuxuryPulse?

Meaning of the advertised year for the Mercedes-Benz 280 SL California (W113) listed on LuxuryPulse: The source reports first registration in October 1968. A separate production model year is not established.

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