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1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda - LHD - Unregistered

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£80,000

Ended 20 Sept 2026

Data from Collecting Cars, updated on 20 Oct 2026

Year
1970
Mileage
318 miles
Gearbox
Automatic
Engine
2.8L Inline-Six
Colour
Blue
Location
UK, GB

Specification

Fuel
Petrol
Body
convertible
Interior
Tan
Steering
LHD

Description

KEY FACTS

  • This Mercedes-Benz 280 SL ‘Pagoda’ is an effortlessly stylish and robust classic roadster, benefitting from restorative works.
  • Under the bonnet sits a naturally aspirated 2.8-litre inline-six, which sends its power to the rear wheels via a four-speed automatic transmission.
  • This example is understood to have originally been a US-delivered model, which has since been imported to the UK, where it has been with the seller for four years, though it is currently not registered.
  • An email on file from HMRC notes that the car is ready to be registered with the DVLA.
  • The odometer indicates 511 km, though this is not warranted.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

  • This 280 SL ‘Pagoda’ is finished in an appealing shade of dark blue with a matching soft-top roof, over a tan leather-trimmed interior, featuring brown woven carpets, a body-coloured centre dashboard section, and chrome, textured metal, and wood trim.
  • It rides on a set of 14-inch steel wheels with chrome and body-coloured hubcaps, fitted with Vredestein Sprint Classic tyres.
  • Equipment includes a top-tinted windscreen, a two-spoke steering wheel, VDO gauges, an analogue clock, heater and ventilation controls, and a Blaupunkt push-button radio.
  • The car comes with two keys, the US certificate of title, and a history file of paperwork.

CONDITION

  • Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition.
  • Specific notes from the seller include: the car has previously been restored.
  • Documentation detailing the car’s restoration is available in the photo gallery.

SUMMARY

This Mercedes-Benz 280 SL ‘Pagoda’ is a desirable and charismatic classic roadster, which has benefitted from restorative works. Presented with a subtle dark blue finish over desirable tan leather upholstery, and boasting handsome styling and a dependable inline-six engine, it would make an excellent addition to any collection of classics, and a wonderful companion for weekend drives, classic car show visits, and longer-distance road trips alike.

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Comparable sales

Sold prices from auctions that ended in the last 24 months. Chart shows the last 12 months. The latest 8 sales carry details. Prices in GBP.

Median sold price

£60,250

Sold range

£25,650 – £141,500

Sold lots

48

Price trend

Falling

Sold 33% above the W113 median

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