1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Cabriolet

Pagoda SL values have been appreciating, and top examples continue to stretch the upper limit of the price envelope

The last of a popular and extremely successful line that began with the 230SL of 1963, the Mercedes-Benz 280SL was introduced in 1967. Its overhead-camshaft, six-cylinder engine was entirely new, with horsepower of the fuel-injected unit stated at 180. Otherwise, the 280SL remained mechanically virtually identical to the 1967-1968 250SL, with independent suspension all around and four-wheel disc brakes. Top speed was 118 mph, and its 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) time was 10 seconds.

Christened “pagoda top” after the distinctive shape of their removable hardtop, these SL models were among the best-loved sports-tourers of their day and remain highly sought after by collectors.

An automatic transmission model, the car pictured here car is original and unrestored except for a high quality repaint in its original antique white. The interior leather upholstery, woodwork, carpets, and chrome all appear like new, as does the black original soft top and...