1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-Speed

Power is provided by a fuel-injected 2. 8-liter inline-six, which is paired to a 4-speed manual transmission. Extensive maintenance records document a 2016 service for a new clutch master cylinder, fluid and belt change, and inspection. The matching red Pagoda hardtop has been retained and accompanied by a stand and roof hoist. Detailed photos highlight the blemishes and imperfections that include missing rubber trim on the rocker trim. The black soft top is shown in the gallery and shows wear commensurate with age and mileage. Aside from the replacement of the seat upholstery with OEM material, the interior remains unrestored. A few cracks in the dash top material are noted along with some wear exhibited on the carpets and wood accents. There are also some rips in the hardtop headliner. Kaukonenâ??s signature is present on the inside of the glovebox lid as shown in the gallery. The functioning odometer indicates 17,774 miles and is believed to have rolled over once. Replacement seat upholstery remains free of any apparent splits or seam separations. Power is provide by the factory fuel-injected 2. 8-liter inline-six that is paired to a 4-speed manual transmission. Some aluminum oxidation along portions of the engine pieces and fan can be seen in the detailed photos along with evidence of oil seepage. The last full service was in June 2016 and included the replacement of the clutch master cylinder, fluid and belt change, and an inspection of the cooling system and brakes. A recent compression test revealed between 165-170 psi on all cylinders. Apart from two years spent in Ohio, the car has remained in California since new. Filed under: pagoda, sl, w113