Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (W113) for sale

€168,890

First registration
July 1970
Mileage
24,778 miles
Exterior color
Black
Upholstery
Cognac leather
Transmission
Automatic with center shifter
Seats
2

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

AUTO SL offers this W113-series Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda, first registered in July 1970 and showing approximately 24,778 miles. Fully restored from a bare frame with photo documentation, it is finished in black with cognac leather and retains matching numbers. It comes with its body-color hardtop, a Becker radio, an ivory steering wheel, and whitewall tires, and carries historic vehicle registration. The fuel-injected 2.8-liter inline-six is paired with an automatic transmission.

Specifications of this Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (W113)

Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
280 SL (W113)
Specialist
AUTO SL
First registration
July 1970
Mileage
24,778 miles
Exterior color
Black
Upholstery
Cognac leather
Transmission
Automatic with center shifter
Seats
2
Body style
Roadster
Fuel
Gasoline
Cylinders
6
Displacement
2,778 cm³
Doors
2
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Model reference specifications

Engine
2.8-liter fuel-injected M130 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.

Model background · Mercedes-Benz W113

Production period
1963–1971; 48,912 built
Assembly locations
West Germany: Stuttgart; Sindelfingen
Design and development
Friedrich Geiger; Béla Barényi; Paul Bracq
Platform
Mercedes-Benz W111
Preceding model
Mercedes-Benz W198; Mercedes-Benz W121 BII

Estimate financing for this Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (W113)

This vehicle’s price€168,890

USD calculation basis ≈ $196,639. Indicative conversion, rates dated August 28, 2026.

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Options and equipment

Reported details and equipment

Restoration Complete frame-off restoration with photo documentation
Numbers Matching numbers
Factory codes 420 and 422: automatic transmission and power steering
Registration German historic vehicle registration (H plate)

Equipment

Seller-listed equipment 12

  • Body-color hardtop, fitted
  • Hardtop trim strips
  • Heated rear window and heat-insulating glass
  • Heat-insulating windshield and side windows with tinted band
  • Individual seats
  • Cognac leather
  • Ivory steering wheel
  • Kilometer speedometer
  • Left exterior mirror
  • Becker AM/FM radio
  • Whitewall tires
  • Power steering

Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.

FAQ

FAQ about the Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (W113)

How much is this Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (W113)?

The asking price is €168,890 (about $196,639).

Is this Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (W113) a good deal?

Its price is 11% above the median of the other 6 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL for sale on LuxuryPulse ($176,703).

How many miles does this Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (W113) have?

39,877 km (about 24,778 miles), as listed by the seller.

Is this Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (W113) new or used?

It is offered as a used car.

What color is this Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (W113)?

Black exterior with Cognac leather interior.

What options does this Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (W113) have?

The seller lists Body-color hardtop, fitted, Hardtop trim strips, Heated rear window and heat-insulating glass, Heat-insulating windshield and side windows with tinted band, Individual seats, Cognac leather, Ivory steering wheel, Kilometer speedometer, and 4 more items on this page.

What engine does this Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (W113) have?

Engine: 2.8-liter fuel-injected M130 inline-six. Transmission: Automatic with center shifter. The Mercedes-Benz 280 SL is rated at 168 hp (170 PS), according to Wikipedia.

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