Mercedes Benz Pagode 280 SL (1970)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 179 photos
• Video includes ride-along and engine running
• High-quality leather interior in rare burgundy red
• Last service: 04/2026
• Odometer reading: 60,570 miles

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1970
• First registration: USA
• Engine: 2.8-liter six-cylinder engine with 170 hp (125 kW)
• Transmission: Automatic
• Exterior color: White
• Interior: Genuine leather in rare burgundy red
• TÜV valid until 04/2026, H-license plate
• Features:
• Automatic transmission
• Genuine leather interior in rare Bordeaux red

Condition

Exterior

• The car is painted white.
• The vehicle has been completely repainted.
• There is documentation of an accident involving the previous owner.
• Several small dents are present in the front and rear chrome bumpers (Photos 90 to 97).
• The rubber trim on the bumper shows significant age-related damage. Cracks, chips, and porous areas are visible in the rubber (Photos 98 to 101).
• The burgundy soft top is in good overall condition but has a small hole in one spot (Image 102).
• The underbody shows signs of wear due to age and use, with unevenly applied underbody protection, deposits, isolated flaking, and a small visible opening in the underbody area (Images 166 to 172).

Interior

• The car features a genuine leather interior in a rare burgundy red.
• The interior is in good condition with slight signs of wear.
• No major damage is known.

Mechanics

• The vehicle is ready to drive immediately and is registered.
• Oil leak according to DEKRA.
• The M130 six-cylinder engine idles smoothly and evenly with the typical mechanical precision of this engine.
• With brief bursts of throttle, the engine responds immediately and returns to idle in a controlled manner.
• The fuel pump is not original. The original part is present but defective.
• Last service: 04/2026

History

Ownership history

• Number of owners: 2

Service history

• Last service performed in April 2026

Documents

• Vehicle registration certificate (Image 176) & Vehicle title (Image 177)
• Certificate of Title available (Images 174, 175)

Summary

For sale is a 1970 Mercedes-Benz Pagoda 280 SL in white with a rare burgundy genuine leather interior. The odometer reading is 60,570 miles, but this cannot be verified. The body has been completely repainted and is in good condition with slight signs of wear, small scratches, and dents. Technically, an oil leak according to the DEKRA report and a non-original fuel pump should be noted; the original part is present but defective. With its classic color combination, rare interior, and the included appraisal report, this Pagode offers a solid foundation for buyers seeking an honest vehicle.