1968 MERCEDES BENZ 280SL/8 Red Pagoda

Condition: Used
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: SL-Class
SubModel: SL/8 Pagode
Type: Convertible
Trim: 2 Door
Year: 1968
Mileage: 70,431
VIN: 11304412002325
Color: Red
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Black
Safety: Viper Alarm
Vehicle Title: Clear
Item location: Solvang, California, United States
Extras
Power Steering
Convertible, Hardtop, Radio

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Description of 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL/8 Pagode

1968 MERCEDES BENZ 280SL/8 Pagoda, in # 11304412002325, ipstick red roadster with matching hardtop. Black leather interior, as after-market Viper alaram with motion sensor and has always been garaged. It has 70,431 miles and has only had its driver seat restored. This is an awesome looking and performing 280SL, hat is equipped with automatic transmission and A/C with Heater. We are second owners since 1989.

The last of a popular and extremely successful line begun with the 230 SL of 1963, he Mercedes-Benz 280 SL was introduced in 1967 powered by a new 2.8-litre six-cylinder engine that produced 180bhp, 0 horsepower more than the preceding 250 SL's. The 280 SL's 120mph top speed was no greater but it was significantly quicker off the mark, ts 0-60mph time of 10 seconds being a whole second better than its predecessor's.

Christened 'Pagoda Top' after their distinctive cabin shape, hese SL models were amongst the best-loved sports-tourers of their day and remain highly sought after by collectors.This rare automatic transmission 280 SL is an example of the 'California Coup', 2+1 version that came with a rear bench seat. A removable hardtop provided the weather protection which this example still retains. Original tool kit, ack, nd a spare tire.