Mercedes Benz 280 SL Pagoda - Technical Drawing - Frame - Design

Timeless elegance turned into engineering. Official document and representation of the Mercedes-Benz 280 SL, the most refined and powerful version of the famous W113 series, introduced in the late 1960s as the culmination of a concept that combined sportiness, safety, and sophistication. Universally known as the “Pagoda” for the distinctive concave shape of its hardtop, this model became a symbol of style and distinction.

The 280 SL Pagoda represents Mercedes-Benz’s vision of a modern roadster: solid, balanced, and technologically advanced for its time. Its design, by Paul Bracq, favored clean lines, harmonious proportions, and sober elegance that shunned excess. The iconic “Pagoda” roof, besides its aesthetic value, met structural and safety criteria, reflecting the brand’s obsession with technical innovation.

Under its long hood lay a 2.8-liter inline-six with mechanical fuel injection, capable of about 170 hp. Paired with a four-speed manual gearbox —or an optional automatic— and tuned for dynamic comfort, it offered smooth, progressive, and refined driving, without compromising respectable performance for its era.

The chassis, derived from the brand’s sedans, and the inclusion of deformable zones demonstrated a forward-thinking approach to safety. The 280 SL was not a radical sports car, but a balanced grand tourer designed to cover long distances with elegance and poise.

Between 1968 and 1971, the 280 SL established itself as the most sought-after version of the W113 saga, especially in the American market. Today it is one of Mercedes-Benz’s most admired and coveted classics: a piece that embodies the German sophistication of the 1960s and an era in which luxury and sportiness coexisted naturally and stylishly.

It comes with a black wooden frame and synthetic crystal. Very well wrapped and protected for safe transport until you have it in your hands. Exterior dimensions are 63 x 93 cm with a depth of 3 cm.

Large-format print with gallery-quality. Museum-grade cotton canvas paper, 340 g/m2.

FRAME INCLUDED; you’ll only need to hang it on the wall. Shipped in a wooden box to prevent any impact. See the photos.

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