1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagode Automatic for sale

149,950British Pound

GBP

Swadlincote, United Kingdom

  • Mileage 22,531 km
  • Gearbox Automatic
  • First registration 1970

1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagode Automatic for Sale in United Kingdom

This 280 SL Pagoda is a 1970 car finished in green over Chestnut leather, and it is the automatic. It has been fully restored and is registered in the United Kingdom.

The car wears body-coloured wheel centres and Michelin radial white-wall tyres, and it is fitted with a Becker Le Mans stereo. The removable hardtop with its dished roofline is the feature the model is named for, and it sits above a cabin the restoration returned to its chestnut hide.

The dealer records 14,000 miles.

This 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagode Automatic is a used car showing 22,531 km. It is equipped with an Automatic transmission. The car is finished in Green.

Equipment includes Fully restored, Registered in the United Kingdom, Automatic transmission, Body-coloured wheel centres, Michelin Radial White-Wall Tyres, Becker Le Mans Stereo System.

The asking price is £149,950. The car is located in Swadlincote, United Kingdom.

The Mercedes-Benz 280 SL uses the 2,778 cc M130 straight-six, with fuel injection and a single overhead camshaft, rated at 170 PS (125 kW) and 244 Nm, and 200 km/h, with a four-speed manual gearbox, a ZF five-speed, or a four-speed automatic, and rear-wheel drive.

Technical Information

This unit

Interior
Chestnut Leather
Location
Swadlincote, United Kingdom

Powertrain

Transmission
Automatic

Chassis & equipment

Doors
2

Further details

Body style
Convertible
Fuel type
Petrol
Exterior colour
Green
Mileage quoted by the dealer
14,000 miles

Manufacturer figures

Engine capacity
2,778 cm3
Power quoted by the manufacturer
170 PS

Equipment

Equipment 6

  • Fully restored
  • Registered in the United Kingdom
  • Automatic transmission
  • Body-coloured wheel centres
  • Michelin Radial White-Wall Tyres
  • Becker Le Mans Stereo System

Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.

FAQ

This Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagode Automatic in the European market

Is this Mercedes-Benz priced above or below the European market?

At £149,950, about €175,440, it sits above the median of €167,500 for the 303 Mercedes-Benz advertised in Europe in 2026. 52% of them are advertised for less. Asking prices are not transaction prices, and specification differences explain much of the spread.

Can this Mercedes-Benz be bought in the United Kingdom and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Swadlincote, United Kingdom. The dealer has not stated whether the price is quoted gross, net of VAT for export, or under the margin scheme. Cross-border purchase is normal for this kind of car, but the documentation, the certificate of conformity, transport and the registration rules of the destination country all have to be settled with the selling dealer first.

How much did this Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagode cost new?

The manufacturer's base list price was €13,000 in Germany, excluding options. This car is advertised at £149,950, 1250% above that figure. A list price is the launch price of the version without options, so a heavily specified car left the factory above it, and it says nothing about what the car is worth today.

How does the mileage of this Mercedes-Benz compare?

22,531 km recorded, against a median of 11,302 km across the Mercedes-Benz advertised in Europe in 2026. It is therefore among the higher-mileage cars currently listed. Service history and previous owners are not published on LUSSO and should be confirmed with the selling dealer.

Which other Mercedes-Benz are priced closest to this one?

a 2024 car in the United Kingdom at €175,440, and a 2025 car in the United Kingdom at €175,440. Observed in 2026. Comparing them means putting model year, mileage, factory options and the VAT basis side by side before the price itself.

Who is selling this Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagode, and how does a purchase work?

Tom Hartley, a professional dealer in Swadlincote, United Kingdom. LUSSO lists the car and passes enquiries to that dealer; the inspection, the negotiation, the invoice and the transfer of ownership all take place directly between the buyer and the dealer. LUSSO does not hold stock, take deposits or act as an intermediary in payment.

Can this Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagode be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Swadlincote, United Kingdom, and an inspection is arranged with the selling dealer. Buyers based in another country commonly appoint an independent inspector or a marque specialist rather than travel. Ask the dealer for the service record, the number of previous owners and any accident history: LUSSO does not publish these and cannot confirm them.

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