Detail Info for: Mercedes-Benz : 280SL Roadster 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Roadster Pagoda/Pagode 4-Speed w/ Two Tops

Transaction Info
Sold On:
03/04/2012
Price:
$ 28100.00
Condition:
Mileage:
77944
Location:
Seattle, WA, 98121
Seller Type:
Dealer
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
Submodel Body Type:
Roadster Convertible
Engine:
6 - Cyl.
Transmission:
Manual
VIN:
11304410005872
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Pagoda RoadsterThe 280SL was the final incarnation of the highly sought after W 113 Roadster designed by Paul Bracq and featured a larger 2.8L engine delivering substantial performance gains. The distinctive, slightly concave shape of the roadster's hardtop, inspired its popular nickname amongst enthusiasts "Pagoda" or "Pagode"in Europe. Featuring the desirable 4-speed manual transmission and rare factory Kühlmeister air conditioning components, this is the most sought after and rare of these über desirable collector cars.Lovely car with crisp interior and beautiful paint. Four speed manual transmission, both tops. Rare California Coupe edition with rear bench seat. Excellent soft top is like new. Drives like a dream. Very solid throughout. Over seven thousand in recent work just completed according to the prior owner. Not perfect but a great driver with excellent fee. Lovely panel fit. Excellent presence, this is one of the finest examples we’ve had in years. Priced for an immediate sale. Please CLICK HERE for more pictures We gladly help arrange shipping anywhere in the world. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Cosmopolitan Motors, LLC.www.cosmopolitanmotors.com808 Lenora Street Seattle WA 98121Tel: (206) 467-6531 Fax: 206-467-6532Sales@cosmopolitanmotors.com "We covet the rare and unusual, whether pedigreed or proletarian". Thanks for your interest. In fairness to all Bidders, reserves are held in confidence until after the end of the auction. We are more than happy to help make the appropriate shipping arrangements and help arrange financing. Buyer will be responsible for his own Licensing Requirements in state of residence. Washington State retail buyers will pay required 9.8% sales tax, title transfer, and registration fees. Buyer can inspect vehicle at our premises on weekdays, so please make an appointment and send your representative early to be sure you don't miss this one. Seller reserves the right to cancel your bid if you have any negative feedback. DEALERS ARE WELCOME TO BID! Please call Seller with all of your questions prior to bidding at 206-467-6531! As often these vehicles are advertised elsewhere, we reserve the right to notify bidders and/or cancel this auction early. We shall not be held liable for any such cancellation. Winning Bidder must confirm his winning bid with a minimum non-refundable deposit of a $1,000 or 10% of sales price, whichever is greater, within 48 hours of Winning Bid. Balance of Purchase Price is due to Seller within 5 days of Winning Bid. Terms of Sale1. Please be sure to have all monies (loans or financing approved or in place) before making your final bid. We appreciate your business and want to handle the transaction as smoothly and expeditiously as possible.2. We accept Certified & Cashier's Checks and Bank transfers in US Dollars only.3. The deposit is due within 48 hours of end of auction.4. The balance is due within 5 days of auction closure. If the deposit is not received within 48 hours of the close of auction or if the balance is not paid in full within 5 days following the close of auction, we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle or to sell it to the next highest bidder or another qualified buyer. This does not allow you to cancel your contract, and you are still liable for damages if you breach.5. Our goal is to continue providing quality vehicles. It is important to keep in mind that the vehicles we list are pre-owned, and it is very difficult to describe every small mark on them. As a consequence there may be additional minor wear on the vehicle that is typical of the age, such as minor superficial hairline scratches, small nicks and minor abrasions that are not indicated in this description. These factors will not detract from the overall appearance and value of the vehicle. Minor items such as cigarette lighters, manuals and CD magazines may also be missing.6. To the best of our knowledge we have indicated any mechanical problems that are present in the description above. However, we are selling the vehicle "as is", without warranty other than any existing factory warranty that may still remain. Please inquire for details. Unless the vehicle has a remaining factory warranty, all sales are "AS-IS" with no warranty stated or implied.7. eBay may offer some type of warranty. If so, that warranty is separate and independent of Cosmopolitan Motors, LLC.8. Buyer pays all shipping charges. We ship locally and internationally and will be happy to assist you if you need help finding a shipping company. There are quite a number of vehicle shippers online. Feel free to contact any number of them to get the best rate and service. Here is a convenient link to assist: MoveCars.com.9. All bidders understand and agree to the following:i. We reserve the right to cancel this auction early.ii. We reserve the right to cancel bids from those with excessive negative feedback.iii. We shall not be held liable for any such cancellation.10. The State of Washington shall have exclusive jurisdiction over all disputes. Venue shall be exclusively in King County. The final contract signed between both buyer and seller shall be binding. The final signed contract and terms thereof shall govern the sale. All disputes arising out of or relating to this auction, any negotiations, the Signed agreement, or to the breach, enforcement or interpretation thereof, shall be resolved by binding arbitration in Washington, in accordance with the terms contained in the final sale agreement and under the laws of the state of Washington. Notice to Bidders1. No bid retractions in the last 24 hours of auction please. If there are bid retractions in the last 24 hours, we may cancel all bids, end the auction early and re-list this vehicle to protect the integrity of the auction process.2. Remember your obligation as a bidder and eBay Community Member.Don't Bid unless you have the ability and you intend to purchase the vehicle. Bidders must have cash or available financing before bidding on our vehicles.3. Remember that you are entering into a legal and binding contract to purchase the above-described vehicle from Cosmopolitan Motors, LLC. This is our business and we take it very seriously. Therefore, we reserve the right to prosecute to the fullest extent of the law anyone that intentionally interferes with our auctions or our ability to effectively sell our vehicles.4. Buyers of vehicles will be charged a $100.00 documentation processing fee.5. We respect all of our customers – locally, nationally and internationally here on eBay. We are happy to make all of our vehicles available for all qualified bidders that are registered in the eBay Community.6. All items are for sale locally, and we reserve the right to end the auction early in the event the item sells.