Mercedes-Benz 280 SL - Automobile Classics

1946-1972

1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagode – Retro Classics Stuttgart 2022

February 7, 2024

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The Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagode is instantly recognizable by its slightly concave hardtop roof, which resembles an Asian pagoda—hence its nickname. Designed by Paul Bracq with safety input from Béla Barényi, the roof wasn’t just stylish but structurally reinforced. Technical Details: The 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagode features a 2.8L M130 inline-six engine, the most […]

1946-1972

1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagode – Exterior and Interior – Retro Classics Stuttgart 2022

February 5, 2024

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The Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagode’s styling is marked by clean lines and a poised, well-proportioned stance (long hood, compact cabin, short tail). Inside, the two-seater balances luxury and simplicity with leather seats, a wood-trimmed dash, and clear gauges. Technical Details: The Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagode’s 2.8 L inline-six with Bosch fuel injection produces about 170 hp, channeled […]

1946-1972

1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL – Oldtimer-Meeting Baden-Baden 2021

April 28, 2022

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The Mercedes-Benz 280 SL capped off the W113 SL line (1963–1971), refining the formula first introduced with the 230 SL. It represented a shift in Mercedes-Benz philosophy—from hardcore sports cars to refined grand tourers. Technical Details: The 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL features a 2.8L M130 inline-six engine, the most powerful of the W113 line, producing […]

1946-1972

1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagode – Exterior and Interior – Oldtimer-Meeting Baden-Baden 2021

April 28, 2022

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The 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagode remains one of the most beloved classic roadsters of all time. A symbol of 1960s chic, it paired style with substance in a way that continues to attract collectors and enthusiasts alike. Technical Details: The 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagode features a 2.8L M130 inline-six engine, the most powerful […]

1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Cabrio Pagode – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

1946-1972

1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Cabriolet Pagode – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

March 31, 2022

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1946-1972

1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

March 31, 2022

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The Mercedes-Benz 280 SL, introduced in late 1967, was the final and most powerful evolution of the W113. Nearly 49,000 “Pagoda” SLs were built (about half were 280 SLs), and roughly 40% were sold in the U.S. Technical Details: The Mercedes-Benz 280 SL’s 2.8 L inline-six with Bosch fuel injection produces about 170 hp, channeled through either […]