1971 Mercedes-Benz W113 280SL

In February 1971 the W113 generation of Mercedes Benz SL ceased production, bringing the curtain down on a successful run of nearly 50,000 vehicles spanning eight years. By the end of that year, the new R107 generation of SL was in showrooms around the world – stealing the spotlight from a handful of remaining unsold W113’s which were probably giving the dealership managers a headache.

This Pagoda is one of those cars, chassis number 23531 was built at the beginning of 1971, but remained in dealer stock, unsold, until December – probably one of the last Pagodas to be registered in the UK. A rare opportunity presents itself here, then.

Recently treated to a full cosmetic overhaul by our expert technicians, PNH789J is immaculately presented in the gorgeous combination of Anthracite Grey Metallic with Cognac Leather upholstery. Thanks to its fresh paint & interior retrim, this Pagoda is close to the level of presentation seen on our Reborn vehicles, and yet comes with a significant cost saving. There’s more good news, too, as the car is available immediately – no need to join a waiting list for this one.

Initially delivered to the Mercedes Benz agent in Northampton, this Pagoda was purchased by Derek Ancil, a Jockey who had a successful career in the 50’s and 60’s, including a Gold Cup victory 1960. The car was a gift for his wife, who used it frequently right until her death in 1995. The car then spent a decade unused, in a barn until a friend of the family estate took the vehicle on and had it professionally restored before passing it on to his son in the late 2000s – that’s where we come in. We were then trusted with the ongoing care and maintenance of this W113, and its sale to the current keeper in 2022 who commissioned a retrim from Cognac MB Tex to Leather, and later a full repaint to Anthracite Grey Metallic.

Cars like this don’t come along often - one of the very last Merecedes Benz Pagodas, with a fascinating history, in superb condition throughout and finished in a colour combination that is sure to draw the attention of anyone lucky enough to spot it out in the wild. It all makes for an extremely rare, and tempting opportunity.