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| (888) 778-3751 123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142434445464748495051525354555657585960616263646566676869707172737475767778798081828384858687888990919293949596979899100of100 98357 Miles 2.8L 6 cyl Automatic Stock #: 1411 Exterior Color: Gold Interior Color: Brown Transmission: Automatic Engine: 2.8L 6 cyl Mileage: 98,357 West Coast Classics are proud to present an extremely rare and absolutely remarkably unmolested and original example of this last year 1971 Mercedes 280SL legendary series W113 'Pagoda' roadster with very desirable original factory options of automatic transmission, power steering, 'Frigiking' air conditioning, 'Becker' AM/FM radio, automatic antenna, left rearview mirror, bumper guards, tinted glass, matching hubcaps, all original interior apart from the radio (original Becker radio available), original factory hard top, original factory Brown canvas soft top and original matching numbers engine!Owned for many years by one southern California family owner and always garage kept in his second home in southern California home. The car has had no accidents with original fenders with all original uninterrupted factory spot welds around the engine bay, front and rear lower body panels and factory correct inner fender notches by the headlamp bezels and its original factory hood (#998) as confirmed by the cars original data plate/fender tag (see photos below). The car also has no history of any rust with all its original sheet-metal and with the floorboards and trunk with the correct factory indentations. Also the hood, trunk and door gaps and alignments are all as they should be. It is about as fine and unabused example as you could hope to find anywhere.The car is very striking and was obviously always garaged and is still inmostly all original condition, apart from one original color 'Metallic Beige' (color code 462) professional repaint. The car has it's original 'Dark Brown' leather seats and has outstanding original features with a beautiful original leather wrapped steering wheel, carpet, uncracked and unblemished wooden dashboard moldings, white bright work and chrome dashboard inserts, wooden center console, beautiful working gauges and levers and boasts its original working clock. By 1963 the 190SL (Super Light) and the 300SL Roadster were neither Super or Light and the 190SL was simply too heavy to compete with the likes of even the British MG or Triumph and completely underpowered compared to the Austin-Healeys or Jaguars. Mercedes had two choices, either return to the premise of the original 300SL and build another pure sports car or create a new grand touring sports car that would continue the reputation of the SL's as touring cars rather than super racing cars. Mercedes chose the latter with a compromise between the 190 and 300 with the introduction of the W113 platform 230SL which was a two-seat roadster/coupe, introduced at the 1963 Geneva Motor Show and the series was continued through 1971.Like the Gullwing before it, the 230SL had a distinguishing feature which was its removable hardtop with a distinctive dip in its center to offer tall windows to create a better balanced side view and more headroom for passengers getting in and out while still maintaining a low sporty roofline from the front and rear and which earned the car the nickname 'Pagoda' roof. It also proved an efficient way to remove rainwater and channel it away from the car. Top speed was about 115mph which was better than the 190SL but not in the same class as the 300SL.All models were equipped with an inline-six cylinder engine with multi-port fuel injection. The hood, trunk lid, door skins and tonneau cover were all made of aluminum to reduce weight. The comparatively short and wide chassis, combined with an excellent suspension, powerful brakes and radial tires gave the W113 superb handling for its time. The styling of the front, with its characteristic upright Bosch 'fishbowl' headlights and simple chrome grille, dominated by the large three-pointed star in the nose panel, paid tribute to the then already legendary 300 SL roadster.The 280 SL was introduced in December 1967 and continued in production through 23 February 1971, when the W113 was replaced by its successor, the entirely new and substantially heavier R107 350 SL. Over the years, the W113 evolved from a sports car into a comfortable grand tourer and US models were by then usually equipped with the 4-speed automatic transmission and air conditioning. Manual transmission models were much rarer and came with the standard 4-speed or the optional ZF 5-speed, which was ordered only 882 times and thus is a highly sought-after original option today. In Europe, manual transmissions without air conditioning were still the predominant choice.The main change for the 280SL model in 1967 was an upgrade from the 2,496 cc 250SL engine, which itself had been upgraded from the 2,306cc 230SL, to the 2,778 cc (2.8 L) M130 engine with 180HP which finally gave the W 113 adequate power. The wide track and low body of the 280SL offered exceptional handling noted at the time by numerous car magazines and publications.This particular example simply must be seen to be appreciated - the original factory 'Metallic Beige' (Code 462) color paint has been professionally repainted at some point and is in outstanding shape. The chrome work is all excellent and the all original interior apart from the radio is in exceptional shape throughout with some minor patina and wear in the leather seats but with all the gauges and switches and levers all in very good shape, the dashboard is perfect and the carpets all in amazingly beautiful condition throughout with all of it's original specifications intact! The car also boasts it's original matching 'Dark Brown' German canvas soft top is also in very good shape with only quite minor signs of wear for it's age and the matching factory hard top is in very good condition. The car has only been driven very few miles in recent years and is in great driving condition with the original 98K miles engine having very good and even compression on all six cylinders.The car is well equipped with its original factory 'Frigi-king' air conditioning, factory clock, automatic transmission, power steering and two tops. This must be one of the finest and rarest mostly all original accident free example's available anywhere of this highly collectible and desirable last year 1971 legendary 280SL roadster with no accidents or rust! Vehicle Description West Coast Classics are proud to present an extremely rare and absolutely remarkably unmolested and original example of this last year 1971 Mercedes 280SL legendary series W113 'Pagoda' roadster with very desirable original factory options of automatic transmission, power steering, 'Frigiking' air conditioning, 'Becker' AM/FM radio, automatic antenna, left rearview mirror, bumper guards, tinted glass, matching hubcaps, all original interior apart from the radio (original Becker radio available), original factory hard top, original factory Brown canvas soft top and original matching numbers engine!Owned for many years by one southern California family owner and always garage kept in his second home in southern California home. The car has had no accidents with original fenders with all original uninterrupted factory spot welds around the engine bay, front and rear lower body panels and factory correct inner fender notches by the headlamp bezels and its original factory hood (#998) as confirmed by the cars original data plate/fender tag (see photos below). The car also has no history of any rust with all its original sheet-metal and with the floorboards and trunk with the correct factory indentations. Also the hood, trunk and door gaps and alignments are all as they should be. It is about as fine and unabused example as you could hope to find anywhere.The car is very striking and was obviously always garaged and is still inmostly all original condition, apart from one original color 'Metallic Beige' (color code 462) professional repaint. The car has it's original 'Dark Brown' leather seats and has outstanding original features with a beautiful original leather wrapped steering wheel, carpet, uncracked and unblemished wooden dashboard moldings, white bright work and chrome dashboard inserts, wooden center console, beautiful working gauges and levers and boasts its original working clock. By 1963 the 190SL (Super Light) and the 300SL Roadster were neither Super or Light and the 190SL was simply too heavy to compete with the likes of even the British MG or Triumph and completely underpowered compared to the Austin-Healeys or Jaguars. Mercedes had two choices, either return to the premise of the original 300SL and build another pure sports car or create a new grand touring sports car that would continue the reputation of the SL's as touring cars rather than super racing cars. Mercedes chose the latter with a compromise between the 190 and 300 with the introduction of the W113 platform 230SL which was a two-seat roadster/coupe, introduced at the 1963 Geneva Motor Show and the series was continued through 1971.Like the Gullwing before it, the 230SL had a distinguishing feature which was its removable hardtop with a distinctive dip in its center to offer tall windows to create a better balanced side view and more headroom for passengers getting in and out while still maintaining a low sporty roofline from the front and rear and which earned the car the nickname 'Pagoda' roof. It also proved an efficient way to remove rainwater and channel it away from the car. Top speed was about 115mph which was better than the 190SL but not in the same class as the 300SL.All models were equipped with an inline-six cylinder engine with multi-port fuel injection. The hood, trunk lid, door skins and tonneau cover were all made of aluminum to reduce weight. The comparatively short and wide chassis, combined with an excellent suspension, powerful brakes and radial tires gave the W113 superb handling for its time. The styling of the front, with its characteristic upright Bosch 'fishbowl' headlights and simple chrome grille, dominated by the large three-pointed star in the nose panel, paid tribute to the then already legendary 300 SL roadster.The 280 SL was introduced in December 1967 and continued in production through 23 February 1971, when the W113 was replaced by its successor, the entirely new and substantially heavier R107 350 SL. Over the years, the W113 evolved from a sports car into a comfortable grand tourer and US models were by then usually equipped with the 4-speed automatic transmission and air conditioning. Manual transmission models were much rarer and came with the standard 4-speed or the optional ZF 5-speed, which was ordered only 882 times and thus is a highly sought-after original option today. In Europe, manual transmissions without air conditioning were still the predominant choice.The main change for the 280SL model in 1967 was an upgrade from the 2,496 cc 250SL engine, which itself had been upgraded from the 2,306cc 230SL, to the 2,778 cc (2.8 L) M130 engine with 180HP which finally gave the W 113 adequate power. The wide track and low body of the 280SL offered exceptional handling noted at the time by numerous car magazines and publications.This particular example simply must be seen to be appreciated - the original factory 'Metallic Beige' (Code 462) color paint has been professionally repainted at some point and is in outstanding shape. The chrome work is all excellent and the all original interior apart from the radio is in exceptional shape throughout with some minor patina and wear in the leather seats but with all the gauges and switches and levers all in very good shape, the dashboard is perfect and the carpets all in amazingly beautiful condition throughout with all of it's original specifications intact! The car also boasts it's original matching 'Dark Brown' German canvas soft top is also in very good shape with only quite minor signs of wear for it's age and the matching factory hard top is in very good condition. The car has only been driven very few miles in recent years and is in great driving condition with the original 98K miles engine having very good and even compression on all six cylinders.The car is well equipped with its original factory 'Frigi-king' air conditioning, factory clock, automatic transmission, power steering and two tops. This must be one of the finest and rarest mostly all original accident free example's available anywhere of this highly collectible and desirable last year 1971 legendary 280SL roadster with no accidents or rust! Vehicle Warranty Mechanical inspections welcomed; if you wish to inspect the vehicle you must do so before bidding; upon request seller will be happy to deliver the vehicle to a local Torrance, CA or Santa Monica, CA mechanic of your choice for your prepaid inspection before the reserve price is met. Once the reserve price is met this vehicle is to be considered sold in ‘as is, where is’ condition to the highest bidder with no guaranties or warranties implied or given. Please have all funds available before bidding as a $1,000 non-refundable deposit is required from the winning bidder within 48 hours (2 business days) of auction end; an immediate $500 non-refundable deposit is required through Ebay’s Paypal service to end the auction early if the "Buy it now" option is exercised and the balance in full is due within ten days of auction end in any case. In the case these terms of sale are not met seller reserves the right to either re-list the vehicle or offer the vehicle to the next highest bidder. Seller reserves the right to end the auction at any time before the reserve price is met. Payment by bank wire transfer, cash in person or cashiers check only. All inspections must be done prior to bidding. The non-refundable deposit in the amount of $1,000 is due within 48 hours of the auction end via bank wire transfer or cashier's check via overnight mail. The full payment must be completed within 10 business days regardless of a pick up date. In the event the deposit is not posted within the required period of time, the vehicle will be offered for sale to the next subsequent high bidder or relisted for sale. This is to be considered an absolute sale and the buyer is required to comply with all of my conditions in these terms of sale. By placing a bid and winning the auction you hereby agree to abide completely with these terms of sale and the terms of sale are to be considered a legal and binding purchase agreement. Once again, please note that there are no inspections to be made after the auction ends - please be sure to complete any inspection before bidding. The Seller reserves the right to cancel any bid at any time and to end the auction early for any reason. The seller makes every effort to describe in detail any known flaws in the vehicle and includes many detailed and recent photos of the vehicle. The mileage on the vehicle is correct at the time of listing but obviously subject to minor changes necessary to complete delivery of the vehicle to the buyer and test drives etc. Please note that all used vehicles, especially classic and older vehicles, are by definition unique and complex and their condition, for better or worse, must always be considered a subjective opinion to each individual. Therefore the seller shall not be responsible for the absolute correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no guaranties or warranty in connection therewith. Vehicles are sold with one master key unless otherwise stated. Vehicles are sold with handbooks and manuals only if stated in the advertisement. Buyer hereby acknowledges that any definition or terms relating to a "matching numbers" description of any car has been met and the buyer has inspected the car and is satisfied with the description prior to bidding or purchase. No allowance will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value of the vehicle before bidding and to bid based upon that judgment solely. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs whatsoever regardless of any oral or written statements about the vehicle. About West Coast Classics West Coast Classics are renown licensed and bonded California Classic Car Dealers who specialize in buying & selling rare American & European classic cars with our showroom location in southern California at 1205 Bow Avenue in Torrance, CA 90501. Please contact us to verify the current status of any vehicle of interest and note that all test drives are by appointment only. We ship throughout the world and will provide you with an unparalleled service in any of your rare, sports, exotic, luxury, collector or classic car needs. So whether you want to sell your classic car, truck, hot rod, custom or simply rare or exotic car or indeed to buy a classic car that we have in our inventory, contact us today, it is what we do enthusiastically every sunny day here in southern California USA! Thanks for your interest and we look forward to helping you! PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL US DIRECTLY MONDAY - SATURDAY ON OUR TOLL FREE NUMBER LISTED HERE ON EBAY DURING REGULAR CALIFORNIA BUSINESS HOURS OR ON 424-376-5151 OR ALTERNATIVELY CONTACT US ANYTIME BY EMAIL THROUGH EBAY'S "ASK SELLER A QUESTION" LINK OR THROUGH OUR WEBSITE www.WestCoastClassics.com - WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU. West Coast Classics are renown licensed and bonded California Classic Car Dealers who specialize in buying & selling rare American & European classic cars with our showroom location in southern California at 1205 Bow Avenue in Torrance, CA 90501. Please contact us to verify the current status of any vehicle of interest and note that all test drives are by appointment only. We ship throughout the world and will provide you with an unparalleled service in any of your rare, sports, exotic, luxury, collector or classic car needs. So whether you want to sell your classic car, truck, hot rod, custom or simply rare or exotic car or indeed to buy a classic car that we have in our inventory, contact us today, it is what we do enthusiastically every sunny day here in southern California USA! Thanks for your interest and we look forward to helping you! PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL US DIRECTLY MONDAY - SATURDAY ON OUR TOLL FREE NUMBER LISTED HERE ON EBAY DURING REGULAR CALIFORNIA BUSINESS HOURS OR ON 424-376-5151 OR ALTERNATIVELY CONTACT US ANYTIME BY EMAIL THROUGH EBAY'S "ASK SELLER A QUESTION" LINK OR THROUGH OUR WEBSITE www.WestCoastClassics.com - WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU. Contact us for more details (888) 778-3751 Terms and Conditions Payment Options We accept the following payment methods: - Cashier's Check/money order- Loan check from eBay Financing Center- Cash (in person)- Personal check (once cleared) Vehicle Pickup & Shipping All shipping charges are buyer's responsibility. Finance, Warranty, Shipping question? 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EPA mileage estimates for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary depending on driving conditions, driving habits, and vehicle maintenance. The seller makes every effort to describe in detail any known flaws in the vehicle and includes many detailed and recent photos of the vehicle. The mileage on the vehicle is correct at the time of listing but obviously subject to minor changes necessary to complete delivery of the vehicle to the buyer and test drives etc. Please note that all used vehicles, especially classic and older vehicles, are by definition unique and complex and their condition, for better or worse, must always be considered a subjective opinion to each individual. Therefore the seller shall not be responsible for the absolute correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no guaranties or warranty in connection therewith. Vehicles are sold with one master key unless otherwise stated. Vehicles are sold with handbooks and manuals only if stated in the advertisement. Buyer hereby acknowledges that any definition or terms relating to a "matching numbers" description of any car has been met and the buyer has inspected the car and is satisfied with the description prior to bidding or purchase. No allowance will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value of the vehicle before bidding and to bid based upon that judgment solely. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs whatsoever regardless of any oral or written statements about the vehicle. Mechanical inspections welcomed; if you wish to inspect the vehicle you must do so before bidding; upon request seller will be happy to deliver the vehicle to a local Torrance or Santa Monica mechanic of your choice for your prepaid inspection before the reserve price is met. Once the reserve price is met this vehicle is to be considered sold in ‘as is, where is’ condition to the highest bidder with no guaranties or warranties implied or given. Once again, please note that there are no inspections to be made after the auction ends - please be sure to complete any inspection before bidding. Good luck and thanks for your interest. Fees and Taxes Please note that CA Sales tax, DMV license fees, DMV registration fees, dealer documentary fee, any finance charges, CA emission testing fees, and any compliance fees are additional to the advertised price if any vehicle is to be sold and registered in California and not exported out of state by bill of laden; please see full details below. 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In the case these terms of sale are not met seller reserves the right to either re-list the vehicle or offer the vehicle to the next highest bidder. Seller reserves the right to end the auction at any time before the reserve price is met. Payment in full to be received by bank wire transfer, cash in person or cashiers check only. All inspections must be done prior to bidding. The non-refundable deposit in the amount of $1,000 is due within 48 hours of the auction end via bank wire transfer or cashier's check via overnight mail. The full payment must be completed within 10 days regardless of a pick up date. In the event the deposit is not posted within the required period of time, the vehicle will be offered for sale to the next subsequent high bidder or relisted for sale. This is to be considered an absolute sale and the buyer is required to comply with all of my conditions in these terms of sale. By placing a bid and winning the auction you hereby agree to abide completely with these terms of sale and the terms of sale are to be considered a legal and binding purchase agreement. The Seller reserves the right to cancel any bid at any time and to end the auction early for any reason. A documentation fee of $70, which is capped and regulated in California as opposed to some other states, is charged on each sale, which once established legally has to be charged equally on each sale, to cover any necessary costs related to FEDEX mailings and other professional documentation paperwork fees for processing documents to establish title and registration in order to complete the transfer of documents to the new registered owner. | |
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| Price: | 115000 USD |
| Make: | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 280SL Roadster |
| Year: | 1971 |
| Mileage: | 98357 MI |
| Engine: | 2.8L 6 cyl |
| Transmission: | Automatic |
| Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty |
