1970 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

280 sl -

6 - Cyl.

Manual

Gasoline

Description: You are bidding on a beautiful 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL. This car is in great condition for its age and absolutly Rust Free . Has a clear title and had never been in an accident Manual Transmission Hard top New windshield and seal New wood The previous owner repainted the car in 2009 The interior on the vehicle is in very good condition with New Carpet New soft top The radio is the original one The car is in great running condition . All electronics are functioning well This would be a great car for any Mercedes-Benz enthusiast. Some History The Mercedes-Benz W 113 automobiles were produced from 1963 through 1971. They were sold as the "pagoda roof" SL Class. The W 113 replaced the W 198 SL-Class in 1963 and was replaced by the R107 SL-Class in 1972. To be absolutely correct, this model is in fact a R113 - the R meaning roadster. With regards Mercedes-Benz automobiles the W designates saloon cars. All models boast an inline six-cylinder engine with multi-port fuel injection using a mechanical pump system adapted from the diesel motors. All are rear-wheel drive, but are also equipped with independent rear suspension, a feature that greatly improved road handling. Most of these early SLs were sold with both the removable hard top and a soft top in the so-called "Coupe/Roadster" configuration, but there was also a "California Coupe" version available that came with the removable hardtop but no soft top. In these models, the soft top well (between the passenger compartment and trunk) is removed, and a drop-down bench seat is installed in its place. The rear seat is small and not very useful, so these 2+2 models are rare but not especially sought after today. While the SLs are relatively heavy compared to other similar roadsters, weight was reduced in part by the use of aluminum panels for the trunk lid, front hood, tonneau cover and door skins. Models 230-SL (July, 1963-January, 1967) Production began in 1963 with the 2.3 liter 230-SL. These models were commonly 4-speed manual transmission cars, but a 4-speed automatic transmission was also available and popular for U.S. market cars. The 230-SL sported front disc / rear drum power-assisted brakes. They quickly gained popularity in the U.S. market, and this eventually led to more and more cars being built with automatic transmissions. 19,831 copies of the 230-SL were built, of which 11,726 cars were exported. 250 SL (December, 1966-January, 1968) The 250 SL was basically a one-year model, introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1967 although in North America many were sold in, and titled as, 1968 model year cars. This model is the rarest of the W 113 cars. The main changes were the use of a 2496 cc motor with seven main bearings in place of the 2306 cc with four main bearings of the previous car.[3] Cylinder bore was unchanged but the stroke was increased from 72.8 to 78.8 mm. Also unchanged was the claimed 150 bhp maximum power: the new engine did, however, significantly improve torque, up from 145 to 159 lb. ft.[3] Stopping power was also improved with the addition of rear disc brakes. The 250 SL retained the stiffer suspension and sportier feel of the early SLs but provided significantly improved performance, especially given the engine's wider power band. Like its predecessor, the 250 SL was offered with a four speed automatic: it was also sold with a ZF 5-speed manual transmission that remained available on its successor model through 1970. Of the 5,196 250 SLs built, 3,808 cars were exported (1,791 of which to the USA). 280 SL (December, 1967-March, 1971) The 2.8 liter 280 SL was introduced in 1967 and continued production largely unchanged through 1971 when the W 113 was replaced by the entirely new, and substantially heavier, R 107 350 SL/450 SL. Most 280 SL cars built for the U.S. market were equipped with automatic transmission. Manual transmission cars came with either a 4-speed tramsmission or the super rare ZF-5 speed. The ZF 5 speed is very rare sought after by American collectors. In the European market manual transmission cars were still dominant. 23,885 280 SLs were produced, of which 12,927 units went to the USA and 5,754 to other countries outside of Germany. European versus American specifications These cars are also popular as U.S. export vehicles. That is, cars brought to the U.S. from Europe some years after original production. The European-spec vehicles have a number of subtle differences from U.S. market cars. The most visible is the distinctive European 'fishbowl' headlights versus U.S. sealed beam bulb headlights. Somewhat less known is that some European cars were using yellow lenses on the rear turn signals much earlier that were cars in the U.S. which were required by law to use all-red tail lights (U.S. laws were eventually changed to allow yellow turn signals). Other differences include the metric gauges, no chrome bumper guards, more use of chrome throughout the interior, and, generally speaking, no air conditioning. Depending on the market, many Euro-spec cars were also often equipped with an "add-on" red emergency flasher, a safety requirement for cars brought into the U.S. that was not a standard feature in the European market until later production years. Collectors Today, the W 113 Pagoda is considered a highly desirable collectors car, with current values for the 280 SL suggesting that it is the most desirable of the three models. The 250 SL, being quite a bit rarer, is also popular with collectors who prefer the somewhat stiffer suspension and sportier feel of the earlier cars, but also appreciate the improved performance of the 2.5 liter engine, and the addition of rear disk brakes. The 230 SL is widely available, but demands a lower price due to the perception of lower performance from a smaller engine. Buyers of these vintage autos should look closely for rust, especially in the floors, trunk, and under the doors. These cars, while generally well cared for, are known for having rust problems. Replacement parts including engine, transmission, interior, and rust repair panels are readily available making restoration a viable alternative. Vehicles 1963–1966 230 SL 1966–1968 250 SL 1968–1971 280 SL Technical data Mercedes-Benz SL (W113) (Manufacturer's figures except where stated) Mercedes-Benz 230 SL 250 SL 280 SL Produced: 1963–1967 1966–1968 1967–1971 Engine: 6-cylinder-inline engine (four-stroke), front-mounted Bore x Stroke: 82 mm x 72.8 mm 82 mm x 78.8 mm 86.5 mm x 78.8 mm Displacement: 2308 cc 2496 cc 2778 cc Max. Power @ rpm: 150 PS (110 kW; 150 hp) @ 5500 150 PS (110 kW; 150 hp) @ 5500 170 PS (130 kW; 170 hp) @ 5750 Max. Torque @ rpm: 196 N·m (145 lb·ft) @ 4200 216 N·m (159 lb·ft) @ 4200 240 N·m (180 lb·ft) @ 4500 Compression Ratio: 9.3: 1 9.5: 1 9.5: 1 Fuel feed: Fuel injection, Bosch injection pump Fuel tank capacity: 65 L (17.2 US gal; 14.3 imp gal) 82 L (21.7 US gal; 18.0 imp gal) Valvetrain: SOHC, single roller chain SOHC, duplex chain Cooling: Water Gearbox: 4-speed manual, 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual rear wheel drive, standard axle ratio 3.75:1 (on request 3.69:1 or 3.92:1) Electrical system: 12 volt Front suspension: Double wishbones, coil springs, stabilising bar Rear suspension:: Swing axle, radius arms, compensating spring, coil springs Brakes: Disc/Drum brakes (Ø 253 mm front, 230 mm rear), power assisted Disc brakes all around (Ø 273 mm front, 279 mm rear), power assisted Steering: Recirculating ball steering, on request power-assisted Body structure: Sheet steel, monocoque (unibody) construction Dry weight: 1,300 kg (2,900 lb) (hardtop + 49 kg (110 lb)) 1,360 kg (3,000 lb) (hardtop + 49 kg (110 lb)) Loaded weight: 1,650 kg (3,600 lb) 1,715 kg (3,780 lb) Track front/ rear: 1,485 mm (58.5 in) 1,485 mm (58.5 in) Wheelbase: 2,400 mm (94 in) Length: 4,285 mm (168.7 in) Width: 1,760 mm (69 in) Height: 1,305 mm (51.4 in) Tyre/Tire sizes: 185 HR 14 Top speed: 200 km/h (120 mph) 195 km/h (121 mph) 200 km/h (120 mph) Fuel Consumption (estimate): 15.0 litres per 100 kilometres (18.8 mpg-imp; 15.7 mpg-US) 16.0 litres per 100 kilometres (17.7 mpg-imp; 14.7 mpg-US) 16.5 litres per 100 kilometres (17.1 mpg-imp; 14.3 mpg-US) Price Germany USA: DM 22,200 $ 7,506-7907, later 6,185-6,587[4] DM 22,800 $ 6,485-6,897 DM 24,300 $ 6,485-6,897, later 7,469-7,909 TERMS A $500.00 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED WITHIN 24 OF THE CLOSE OF AUCTION. THIS CAN BE WITH PAYPAL OR CASH IN PERSON. THE BALANCE MAY BE PAID WITH A U.S. BANK CASHIERS CHECK, WIRE TRANSFER OR CASH IN PERSON AND MUST BE PAID WITHIN SEVEN DAYS FROM THE CLOSE OF AUCTION. THIS CAR IS BEING SOLD AS-IS AND WHERE-IS. NO WARRANTY IS IMPLIED OR EXPRESSED. PLEASE INSPECT THIS CAR, OR ASK QUESTIONS AND BE SURE YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE BUYING. THANK YOU FOR LOOKING AT MY AUCTION AND GOOD LUCK No inspection after the end of the auction