Beautiful black Mercedes cabrio, seen in a classic car enthusiasts garage behind Automuseum Mellle.
The 280 SL was the last and strongest version of the W113-Series, which was introduced in March 1963 with the 230 SL.
The 250SL followed in Dec. 1966.
The W113 could turn quickly into a roadster: it had a removable coupé roof, the so called Pagode-roof.
The W113 project was a creation of Friedrich Geiger in cooperation with Karl Wilbert and Bela Barenyi. Development started already in Oct. 1958.
2778cc 6 cylinder engine.
1480 kg.
Production W113 280 SL: 12/1967-4/1971.
Number seen: 1.
Melle (D.), Pestelstrasse, July 21, 2014.
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