W113 Pagoda SL Group > Wanted To Buy
Original 280SL with manual transmission
Pastarnac:
I am on the market for a 280SL, manual. I am looking for a vehicle with the original elements in place, welds, notches and numbers matching.
It can be a project car but free of rust or limited rust. A/C is a bonus but not a deal breaker if not present.
There are few color combinations that I prefer like tobacco, dark blue, dark green exterior with white or tan interior. Other colors are welcome but they will need the wife >:( approval...
Send me a description of what you have.
Thanks,
Stan
Rolf-Dieter ✝︎:
Stan,
Check out Bud’s Benz they have several nice cars for sale. They use Hemings to list the cars as well.
Here —-> https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/mercedes-benz/280sl/2185537.html
Dieter
Garry:
As an interest question, why are you only looking for a 280 and not keeping your search open for a good car whether it is 230, 250 or 280 given that the 230 is the original concept with all the chrome and not plastics, the 250 early is the best of both worlds with an engine that has increased bearings and the later 250 goes plastic and the 280 comes with a bigger engine to cover all the pollution gear but brings with it over heating gremlins? Milage is unlikely to be a determinate in deciding on a 230 250 or 280 given that they all are or about to turn 50 years or more.
Just a question but a common mistake i think a lot of people make in locking in only one model they are going to buy without necessarily knowing the full story on the Pagoda as a changing model over its life time.
Garry
MikeSimon:
Good point, Garry - however.... 8)
When I look at a certain vehicle that went through several "generations", I tend to prefer the latest one. Just because of the progress in technology and engineering. Especially when a model was made over a period of 7 or 8 years.
One thing that always turned me off the 230SL were the rear drum brakes... ::)
To the OP: Not sure that I would prefer a manual over an automatic. Just because of the limited life of a clutch and the associated repair effort every so many miles.
cabrioletturbo:
Stan,
It would be nice if you could provide where your budget is (+/-).
I must say there is almost no car without rust (concourse and museum quality excluded, and even then).
Also, if you are looking for an original car (welds, drivertrain), be prepared to hand out a few dollars.
Maybe you start with what type of work you would be willing to do on a car - that may help narrow down a 'project' car for you.
That dream car of yours may not be around the corner of where you live. Are you willing to travel for the right car?
P.S. The 'wife' requirement may be a put-off for any serious reply. So perhaps you want to address that one first yourself ;)
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