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Items for Sale / Re: 1969 European 280SL Automatic For Sale
« Last post by 69EUROPAGODA on Today at 23:33:10 »More...
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Items for Sale / Re: 1969 European 280SL Automatic For Sale
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Items for Sale / Re: 1969 European 280SL Automatic For Sale
« Last post by 69EUROPAGODA on Today at 22:44:35 »Additional Photos:
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Items for Sale / 1969 European 280SL Automatic For Sale
« Last post by 69EUROPAGODA on Today at 22:42:48 »After over 40 years in the family, it is time for our European Numbers-matching 3 owner 1969 280SL Automatic with 93,376 original KILOMETERS...to find a new home! Below are a few initial details for your consideration:
- Imported from Germany in 1972 (second owner purchasing from original owner) as a high school graduation gift
- In 1982, the second owner's boyfriend damaged the front valance (aesthetic/cosmetic only)
- Instead of repairing the vehicle, having owned it for 10 years, the second owner decided to sell it and move on to a new car
- Purchased by our family in 1982 from second owner
- During the aesthetic/cosmetic repairs, our family changed the color from white to silver and reupholstered the interior
- The car has been lived in Arizona since 1972 and garage kept
- Last year we:
- Replaced the fuel system (tank/lines/filters/pump)
- Installed new tires
- Reconditioned the wheels (media blasted, primed, painted to match the car)
- Replaced the brakes
- Installed a new alternator
- Paint work / Rejuvenation
- More info. available upon request*
- Data card in-hand to verify vehicle information
- The soft top is intact, however it will not fully extend to the windshield due to two pieces (one on each of the base mount/hinges) that have broken
There is, naturally, a great deal more to share about the car. I am happy to field all questions and provide more information & pictures as requested. It is a beautiful car that you can enjoy as is or take and fully restore (as it is numbers-matching).
ASKING $70,000 USD
Enjoy!
- Imported from Germany in 1972 (second owner purchasing from original owner) as a high school graduation gift
- In 1982, the second owner's boyfriend damaged the front valance (aesthetic/cosmetic only)
- Instead of repairing the vehicle, having owned it for 10 years, the second owner decided to sell it and move on to a new car
- Purchased by our family in 1982 from second owner
- During the aesthetic/cosmetic repairs, our family changed the color from white to silver and reupholstered the interior
- The car has been lived in Arizona since 1972 and garage kept
- Last year we:
- Replaced the fuel system (tank/lines/filters/pump)
- Installed new tires
- Reconditioned the wheels (media blasted, primed, painted to match the car)
- Replaced the brakes
- Installed a new alternator
- Paint work / Rejuvenation
- More info. available upon request*
- Data card in-hand to verify vehicle information
- The soft top is intact, however it will not fully extend to the windshield due to two pieces (one on each of the base mount/hinges) that have broken
There is, naturally, a great deal more to share about the car. I am happy to field all questions and provide more information & pictures as requested. It is a beautiful car that you can enjoy as is or take and fully restore (as it is numbers-matching).
ASKING $70,000 USD
Enjoy!
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Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items / Re: Missing Chrome?
« Last post by Jonny B on Today at 22:10:14 »Here is another shot with door open.
For some reason I was not able to post both photos in the same message...?
For some reason I was not able to post both photos in the same message...?
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Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items / Re: Missing Chrome?
« Last post by Jonny B on Today at 22:09:03 »Here is what mine looks like, along with the inner piece.
This is the original set up on a 280 SL with leather interior.
This is the original set up on a 280 SL with leather interior.
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Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items / Re: Radio Question 230SL vs 280SL
« Last post by Jonny B on Today at 22:03:07 »Here is a screen shot from the technical manual that shows the different in the radio size openings. The early cars have a 230 SL and 250 SL have a separate cover piece in the dash for the radio. The later cars have a one piece dash.
PS - also I will chime in to say that you should consider a full membership which gives you access to entire technical manual, which is a hgely valuable resource, along with the Pagoda World magazine twice a year, and four electronic issues of Pagoda Notes newsletter.
PS - also I will chime in to say that you should consider a full membership which gives you access to entire technical manual, which is a hgely valuable resource, along with the Pagoda World magazine twice a year, and four electronic issues of Pagoda Notes newsletter.
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General Discussion / Re: Engine bay cable plugged with a Philips head screw?
« Last post by mdsalemi on Today at 21:51:36 »Well one thing is for certain: it would NEVER have left the factory with a plugged hose and a Phillips screw in it!
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Electrical and Instruments / Re: Fuel Gage Not Working
« Last post by acbrock on Today at 21:50:16 »Yep so I Put ground to the Blue/Black and got a full tank.
Ground to Blue/Green no light?
So no resistance on the sender. But when I pulled it out and then tested it I got some resistance. Put it back and and nothing. So sounds like I fried the sender. If so I will head down to MB and get another one. Been wanted to go back anyway. Hope they have Pagoda in the lobby. They rotate the cars and a Pagoda must be coming soon.
Ground to Blue/Green no light?
So no resistance on the sender. But when I pulled it out and then tested it I got some resistance. Put it back and and nothing. So sounds like I fried the sender. If so I will head down to MB and get another one. Been wanted to go back anyway. Hope they have Pagoda in the lobby. They rotate the cars and a Pagoda must be coming soon.
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Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items / Re: After Market Air Conditioning 1964 230SL
« Last post by MATT230 on Today at 21:21:26 »Hi,
I was reading this thread in search for information on AC alternartives for my 230 and I saw this post.
Have you managed to create a system that integrates to the original system?
If so, I would be extremely interested since any aftermarket, including the original dealership installed ones are horrendous and totally ruin the perfection of the w113's interior.
thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
best regards,
Matt
I was reading this thread in search for information on AC alternartives for my 230 and I saw this post.
Have you managed to create a system that integrates to the original system?
If so, I would be extremely interested since any aftermarket, including the original dealership installed ones are horrendous and totally ruin the perfection of the w113's interior.
thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
best regards,
Matt