Mercedes 280 SL "Pagoda" W113 from 1970, 97,500 km on the odometer, four-gear manual transmission, with hard and soft tops. The Mercedes SLs earned a well-founded legendary reputation over the years. A reminder of its glorious career can be found in its name "Super Light" or "Super Leicht" in German, a commemorative citation of a dominant past in motor racing throughout the 20th century. After winning hundreds of races, the SL has become a timeless symbol of success and class. After the famous 300SL "butterfly" unveiled in 1954, the SL models received "comfort" versions, the most mythical being the SL nicknamed "Pagoda", which will go down in automotive history as one of the masterpieces of the talented French designer Paul Bracq.  Production began with an in-line 6-cylinder engine and ended with the much more technologically advanced top-of-the-range 280 series with its wider 2.8-litre engine generating 170 hp, representing the most sought-after model by SL enthusiasts of the 60s, which is exactly the model you see listed here. * Pristine technical inspection dated 24/04/2023, no rust on the car.* This car is French, sold by its third owner, bought in 1970 from Mercedes-Benz in Reims.  First owner from 1970 to 2006, second owner from 2006 to 2008, third owner from 2008 onwards. The vehicle is very well maintained and regularly checked, recent expenses includes:  - Replacement of soft top gaskets. - Leather seats refurbished.  - Interior carpeting replaced, front and rear suspension replaced.  - New headlight glass covers.  - Muffler replaced.  - Restoration of underbody, of front beam. Bodywork was repainted ten years ago. - Carpeting was changed eight years ago. - The hard top was overhauled, is in very good condition, free of rust. - Pristine technical inspection, dated 04/04/2023. Repairs needed:  - Cracked dashboard. - The changer/disc to modify the flow of hot air is broken (a known issue on the SLs of that period). The car is equipped with the following options: front safety belts, power steering, radio with its retractable antenna, hard top. The original radio is available but is not mounted on the car.   This vehicle is in very good mechanical condition and can be driven any distance without a problem.