1968 LHD Classic 280SL Pagoda 6spd Manual. For Sale

Was delivered new to California in 1968. I have owned the car for the past 8 years after importing from California in 2009. This car is good running order, clean and tidy as i drive it regularly. This car is however not concours. In the past 8 years various reliability and performance modifications all very common now in Germany and Switzerland and which are reversible for those that are traditionalists. The highlights of these are as follows: 1. 15x7 Inch fuchs alloys from european specialist in Switzerland (maxilite. ch) 2. 6 Speed gear box manual with period correct bellhousing and shift lever etc. The gearbox has transformed the performance and comfort at 110-120km the car sits at 1900-2100 rpm. There is little no heat in the cabin as result, everything is lot cooler. The acceleration and torque is remarkably improved there is around 40% more torque and 35% more power going to the wheels. The gearbox was from Thom Design the most secretive vintage car restorer in Germany...- details above. It was fitted in 2 days by Silverstar Mechanics, NSW Kingsgrove. 3. The Car has also Dutch 123 EFI fitted remapping hidden inside distributor housing also for period correct appearance. - details above Included in the sale is all the original parts including gearbox (4spd Auto) , 14 inch wheels & hubcaps etc are also supplied. All import paper is keep, any inspection welcome as the vehicle has extensive documentation & paperwork for history. No Trade Please

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