1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL - $129,000
Year: 1969
Make: Mercedez-Benz
Model: 280SL (W113)
Chassis: 11304410007891
Miles: 84,316 (title shows exempt)
Engine: 2.8L OHC I-6
Transmission: 4-speed manual
Horsepower: 170
Weight: 180 lb-ft
Exterior: White (050)
Interior: Green Leather
Soft Top:
Hard Top: White (050)
Vehicle Comes With:
- Hard and Soft tops
- Three (3) sets of keys
- Radio antennae keys (2)
- Workshop manual
- Original 1969 sales brochure
- Original MB Map Booklet (1968)
- Original MB parts diagram booklet (1968)
- Original Vinyl Manual Case
- Original Service booklet
- Original Factory cards with build information (2)
- Original Owner’s Manual
- Original Maintenance Guide
- Original Mercedes-Benz dealer directory
- Original Owner’s Service and Warranty Policy with original stampings and all pages stamped/perforated with VIN
- Original Stamped Plate - showing Klear-Knit, Sunset Dr., Clover, SC 06/24/1969
Tires: Firestone Firehawk GTA
Front size: 195/70 R14
Front depth / age: 6.5/32nds / 2009
Rear size: 195/70 R14
Rear depth / age: 6.5/32nds / 2009
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Provenance:
This lovely Pagoda was purchased by the current owner in December 2014 from Texas Classic Cars of Dallas. Vehicle was then shipped to Bedford, IN by enclosed carrier and has remained in southern Indiana since. The current owner specifically sought this example out as it was an honest example, in great condition and included several desirable options including a 4-speed manual, original dealer installed air-conditioning and original hard top. Finished in Classic White (050) over Green Leather hides throughout, this 280SL presents as a period correct example, unrestored in original condition and accompanied by original documentation.
Since 2014, the vehicle has been garaged in a climate controlled setting and has seen less than 4k miles. As a collector owned example, the vehicle has been driven on fair weather days. Once the seasonal driving weather had come to a close, the owner would visit on a monthly basis and start the vehicle until it reached operating temperature and drive a couple miles to ensure it was continuously exercised and operating as it should.
The current owner has been a great steward of this well kept 280SL since 2014 and has decided it’s time to allow someone else carry on caring for such a wonderful piece of history. The Pagoda is one of the most iconic automotive designs produced and remains a modern sought after collector decades after its inception.
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Documented Service History:
December 2012 - Kehl Motor Service - San Antonio, TX - 79,141 miles - $482.74
- Oil and filter change
- Additional service noted
June 2013 - Clement’s Custom Car Care - Hot Springs, AR - 79,904 miles - $149.06
- Replace fuel hoses and clamps
November 2014 - Nine-Eleven Automotive - Dallas, TX - 80,567 miles - $6,175.57
- Oil and filter change
- Replace all water hoses
- Head removed and sent to machine shop
- Replace cylinder head gasket set
- New head bolts and all hardware
- Replace motor mount
- New fan
- Tune-up
Sept 2015 - Vinegar Hill Auto - Bedford, IN - $339.92
- Oil and filter change
- Coolant flush
- R&R heater control valve
- R&R tail light bulb
- R&R clock
December 2015 - Vinegar Hill Auto - Bedford, IN - $421.68
- Transmission fluid flush
- Coolant flush
March 2016 - Bedford Body - $91.00
- Charged A/C system
March 2016 - The Clock Works - Eagle River, WI - $102.95
- Service clock movement
August 2016 - Jenkins Motor Shop - Bedford, IN
- Repair battery cable
March 2017 - Quality Imports - Bloomington, IN - 81,273 miles - $3,016.60
- Install new mirror bracket to windshield
- Install new oe mirror
- Replace front and rear shock absorbers
- Replace engine mounts
- Replace LT inner tie rod end
- Oil and filter change
- Check trans fluid
- New intake hose
- Fix exhaust leak
May 2017 - Quality Imports - Bloomington, IN - $125.50
- Remove and lube tach wire
September 2020 - Quality Imports - Bloomington, IN - $896.46
- Oil and filter change
- Replace brake hose
- Brake fluid flush
- Resolve stuck ignition switch
November 2020 - Quality Imports - Bloomington, IN - $18,458.38
- New Battery
- Service Rear Differential leak
- Install New Axles
- Replace parking brake shoes and discs
- Install new pads
- Remove engine and transmission
- Reseal engine oil pan
- Install new front and rear seals
- Remove side covers
- Clean and dismantle transmission
- Reseal front, top, and rear of transmission
- Resurface flywheel and cleaned
- Install new clutch and new bearings
- Install engine and transmission
- Install new master cylinder
- Flush brake hydraulic system and clutch system
- Install new points and condenser
- Install fully electronic ignition distributor with high performance coil (original with vehicle)
June 2021 - Quality Imports - Bloomington, IN - $126.43
- New hood stops installed
March 2024 - Quality Imports - Bloomington, IN - 84,240 miles - $816.81
- Adjust glove box and install new spring
- Oil and filter change
- Add fuel treatment
- Lube grease joints
July 2024 - MOTORVAULT
- Vehicle prepared for consignment sale
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Please consider this an invitation to visit MOTORVAULT! If you have any questions or wish for more information about this vehicle or any other vehicle, please do not hesitate to contact:
Josh Stiegman - josh@motorvault.com // 317-643-1444
Brian Henry - brian@motorvault.com // 317-520-4663
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