1969 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 280SL Pagoda

KEY FACTS A rare and elegant example of the iconic Mercedes-Benz 280 SL 'Pagoda' roadster, presented in a desirable factory colour scheme. It is powered by a 2.8-litre straight-six engine, coupled with a four-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. First registered in 1969, this example was previously registered abroad and is now registered in France. It has reportedly had two owners in total, remaining in single-family ownership in France since 1989. The odometer shows 76,400 km, which the seller believes to be the genuine total. EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES This 280 SL 'Pagoda' is finished in rare Dunkelgrün (Dark Green, code DB268) over a believed original Black leather interior, accented by wood panels. Equipment includes power steering, mechanical fuel injection, and a Becker Grand Prix radio. The car also comes with both the hard top and soft top. Accompanied by the car's original data card, service booklet (carnet d'entretien), spare wheel, the soft-top retaining strap, French registration documents (carte grise and certificate of transfer), a clean HISTOVEC administrative history report, and various periodic technical inspection certificates from 1992 to 2024. Two keys are included. CONDITION Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: light degradation to the rear right bumper, carpets are lightly sun-faded, and there is light creasing to the driver's seat bolster. The seller states that the car underwent a full repaint in the early 1990s, as well as underbody wax treatment ({sills and box sectons), though no invoices survive for this work. They believe the bodywork to be original with correctly aligned panels. The seller states that the vehicle's mileage history is supported by eight consecutive passed periodic technical (roadworthiness) inspections from 1992 to 2024, which they say shows consistent, plausible mileage accumulation. SERVICE HISTORY The vehicle also received