Acknowledged as one of the great designs of its era, the Pagoda SL has a rare combination of style and substance.
This car has the rare, optional single, sideways facing seat, which allowed for the soft top and hardtop. This car is also fitted with automatic transmission and power steering.
It has been with the present owner for 38 years – a remarkable period. He purchased the car while he was living in England for a period, then shipped it out when he moved back to Australia.
The owner is especially proud of the car’s reliability over such a long period. Prior to his ownership, in the 1980s the previous owner had the engine replaced with a new unit from Mercedes-Benz. The car was repainted in the same colour some twenty years ago. More recent work has included rust repairs to inner and outer sills and floor sections with over $20,000 was spent on this thorough work.
The car has been regularly serviced and well maintained. A new set of tyres has just been fitted.
This car stands out in its bright Signal Red paintwork. The colour absolutely pops in the sunlight. There are a few small items, generally cosmetic, which could be attended to. Generally though, as you can see in the photos, it’s a good looking car. Inside, black leather upholstery has been protected for many years by lambswool seat covers.
In the correct triple layer Mercedes-Benz hood cloth material the soft top operates with ease.
The car starts easily and the engine runs smoothly. Under acceleration there’s that typical 280SL exhaust note. The automatic transmission changes gear smoothly.
These are wonderful cars, always in demand, for good reason. This example is not a restored trailer queen, and is priced realistically. It is a decent, good specification, factory RHD Pagoda SL of the desirable final model. It has a good service history and comes from very long term, enthusiastic ownership.
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